Dry penile foreskin

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Some part of my penile foreskin is dry. When it is completely dry, a thin film-like plastic forms on it. I have no pain at all. I am 21, still a virgin, never had an intercourse and uncircumcised. Would be much grateful if i could what is the problem.

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  • Posted

    Worth trying an anti-bacterial cream. If no improvement after a few days try an anti-fungal (athlete's foot) cream from the pharmacy. If no improvement after a few days, see a doctor or G U M clinician.

  • Posted

    a picture i took just after waking up.
    • Posted

      You could try to add some mild, moisturizing cream to see if it has any affect. There's no need to use harsher products unless needed. 

    • Posted

      I am a sufferer of Lichen Sclerosus [LS} and this could be what you have.  What I would suggest you do is monitor this very closely - for example if you use oil based ointments, skin creams or moisturisers check whether this seems to be making your symptoms worse.

      Ensure you are getting a balanced diet - some LS sufferers' have to follow a gluten free diet as this greatly exacerbates [worsens] the symptoms they have.

      I wonder if you have been regularly applying any oil based products, such as Baby Oil to your penis and foreskin, or anything similar to this?  As I say: closely monitor what is happening with your foreskin and look out for changes to the Glans / head of your penis too.  If you can identify what it is that is making the symptoms worse, update you discussion forum here, or, start a new forum and use the title 'potential Lichen Sclerosus' and I will get back to you .....

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      Thank you so much for the concern. I am closely monitoring however there are no other areas suspected to be prone.

      I will add new comments after the appointment with a doctor.

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