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I have red and dry skin on my penis glans. looks like a real thin shiny layer of skin all over it. dermatologist told me i have balanitis but it isnt getter better with treatment (over 2 weeks) is this a symptom of herpes or another sti?

Q: i have red and dry skin on my penis glans. looks like a real thin shiny layer of skin all over it. dermatologist told me i have balanitis but it isnt getter better with treatment (over 2 weeks) is this a symptom of herpes or another sti?

: There are many causes of balanitis. Go back to your dermatologist and ask for a different treatment, since the one he/she gave you is clearly incorrect.

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Dr. Joseph Eastern answered

There are many causes of balanitis. Go back to your dermatologist and ask for a different treatment, since the one he/she gave you is clearly incorrect.

Answered 12/27/2021

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Clean area with soap and water , dry and apply cortisone ointment twice a day. If it does not clear in a week see a Urologist. It does not like sound like herpes from description. Good luck

Answered 12/28/2021

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A member asked:

I have red and dry skin on my penis glans. looks like a real thin shiny layer of skin all over it. dermatologist told me i have balanitis but it isnt getter better with treatment (over 2 weeks) is this a symptom of herpes or another sti?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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