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A 32-year-old male asked:
Hi , my partner scratched my head of penis with her ring. is safe to use bepanthen cream on it to make a heal the scratch?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Yvette Kratzberganswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Antibiotic ointment: Yes, any antibiotic cream will help in the healing and prevent infection of the small scratch. Make sure you are using a condom while it heals in order to avoid bacterial or fungal infection and irritation.
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Is it safe to use lotrimin af [clotrimazole cream] on the head of my penis?
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A member asked:
Penis head skin got burnt from retin A (tretinoin). Having small grey spots. how to heal the skin and to treat the spots? suggest cream to heal and reduce spots?
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A member asked:
Penis head skin burned with Retin A (tretinoin). Skin is papery, dull, reddish& dry. What to apply to heal it? Applied moisturizing cream, it hurts when applied.
Dr. Barton Butterbaughanswered
Family Medicine 42 years experience
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