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A member asked:

Can i apply bepanthen moisturizing cream to heal my penis head skin that got burnt by using retin a (tretinoin) cream.i've used it twice only. having small spots?

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Yes: It is an old product that has been used for diaper rash in infants as well without problems.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 7/8/2019

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