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Skin atrophy + LS

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jjw9391
jjw9391

I've been suffering with skin issues on the shaft of my penis for a while now, I believe linked to eczema/dermatitis. In the desperation, I believe I have developed skin atrophy which has made the skin on my penis very sensitive/sore and red from an overuse of steroid creams.

I also have been affected by mild case of lichen sclerosus which I haven't found anything effective to get rid of the whitening of the glans, for the tissue to return to a more normal pink/red colour.

I plan on seeing my doctor next week but just wondered if anyone had experienced anything similar or any comments welcomed. image

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  • Wee_Dugie
    Wee_Dugie jjw9391

    Edited

    Has a medical professional prescribed or given you the steroid creams you have been using .... ?

    • jjw9391
      jjw9391 Wee_Dugie

      Posted

      Yeah, I was prescribed eumovate cream which I had been using for a while but wasn't having much progress with it. I then bought about cream which I now regret. I have an appointment next week with my doctor and hoping they will be able to help.

    • Wee_Dugie
      Wee_Dugie jjw9391

      Edited

      Have you actually see a Dermatologist? Has your Lichen Sclerosus actually been formally diagnosed with a Biopsy .... ?

  • brian80731
    brian80731 jjw9391

    Posted

    Mine looks identical to your second picture. steroid creams didn't help at all. I have tried various fungus creams and different oils. nothing has worked so far. Apart from the whitening I have absolutely no symptoms of anything. Its been two years now

  • Tizio
    Tizio jjw9391

    Posted

    Hello!

    How you discovered you have lichen sclerosus?

    Your glans is pale due to lichen sclerosus or because of steroid cream?

    Your dry skin never goes away? Your penis never rehydrated by itself?

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