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A member asked:
Shaft of penis became very dry/red/itchy. this spread and now there is significant redness under my foreskin with light itch. hydrocortisone time?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Hard to say: The best approach is finding out what might have caused the problem in the first place. On the other hand, there is little hard in trying topical hydrocortisone for 2-3 days. If problem persists or gets worse, see your doctor. (? latex allergy from condom)
Answered 3/10/2016
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