A 28-year-old male asked:
The head of my penis appears dry and has a few areas that looks like it had been peeling. i use moisturizer and have been abstaining. any ideas?
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Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 30 years experience
Penis and Skin: It is very common for men who are going to develop psoriasis to have this start on their penis first. The other common problem that could be what you describe is a yeast infection. I would get to your family doctor to see if this is indeed psoriasis.
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A 16-year-old male asked:
I've burned my face with aha/bha facewash. During the peeling process i accidently prematurely peeled it while cleansing. It is red now but slightly better after i applied moisturizer. Can i know if it will leave any permenant scars or uneven skin.
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
You're okay: Stop using that garbage. You should check in with your physician to be sure it's not infected.
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