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A 21-year-old male asked:
Hi i first had sex august 2013, and the following couple of days my penis head started peeling, i was worried and went to the clinic to get tested but nothing came back. it was quite dry so i moisturised it with vaseline when i could, but it still would p
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Urology 53 years experience
See urologist...: At 21, the described irritation and skin-peeling are most likely related with long tight foreskin. If so, circumcision will provide an adequate long-term care. Of others causes for the described may exist, such as psoriasis or lichen-related skin disorders. Nonetheless, a direct look at the concerned area is essentially needed for reaching right diagnosis.
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I've been tested for gonorrhea, herpes and HIV and the results came back negative. I'm wondering how would i get rid of peeling skin on my penis?
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See urologist: Peeling skin is not associated with the conditions you have mentioned. Consult an urologist .
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Vaseline is good: Vaseline is a good dressing for scars. When compared in controlled trials head-to-head with mederma, vaseline was significantly better.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
I have peeling skin on my fingers and palm, I used vaseline to moisturize but after a few week, my peeling skin is almost heeled but my hand started to feel itchy and I think it is a allergic reaction, am I allergic to vaseline?
Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
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You have asked questions about two separate problems. See a Dermatologist about your skin symptoms. If he/she feels the cause of your symptoms is an a... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
My bottom lip is chapped, the skin that connects to my bottom lip is peeling. The last time this happened, I used Vaseline and got a cold sore. Idk?
Dr. Stephen Scholandanswered
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Cold sore unrelated: I don't think that cold sore outbreak was directly related to the use of vaseline. Petroleum jelly (vaseline) actually is known to promote healing of ... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Got a hand job only from a sex worker. was told by doctors this has no risk of std.4 weeks later the head of my penis is very dry especially on the right and peeling. Also red spots and tiny circular peeling areas. could it be syphilis? Or other std?
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Your doctor is right and no STD is a likely cause of the symptoms you describe. You might have balanitis. See a doctor, ideally a urologist or dermato... Read More
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