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I have what looks like skin thinning on top corners of penis glans. you can see the veins quite clear there. months ago i used one day of steroid cream on glans maybe i out too much on?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Steroid: Steroid cream can cause atrophy to skin Wherever it is applied.

Answered 1/29/2021

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A member asked:

I have what looks like skin thinning on top corners of penis glans. you can see the veins quite clear there. months ago i used one day of steroid cream on glans maybe i out too much on?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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