Why does my foreskin get dry and crack?
Clothing, dry skincare products, excess sex without adequate lubrication, allergies, yeast infection, eczema, psoriasis, balanitis, and fungal and bacterial skin infections may lead to the cracked foreskin.
How do you treat raw skin on foreskin?
Apply a gentle moisturizer, petroleum jelly, or aloe vera to the skin of your penis as needed. See your doctor if your skin’s draining pus. This is usually a sign of infection. Your doctor can prescribe an antibiotic cream or ointment to help it heal.
Why is my foreskin splitting?
An erection may cause the foreskin to split and bleed. The tight foreskin can also hinder urination – in some cases, the foreskin fills up with urine like a little balloon. Phimosis is the most common reason for circumcision after infancy. Paraphimosis – permanently retracted foreskin.
How do you heal a split foreskin?
A person can treat minor cuts on the penis at home by washing the area with clean water and soap. However, it is important to avoid getting soap in the cut, as this may cause pain or irritation. If necessary, a person can wrap the cut in a soft, clean bandage.
What STD causes dry flaky skin?
Syphilis. Syphilis is an STD caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. In the secondary phase of the infection, about 3 to 6 weeks after contracting the infection, it’s not uncommon to develop dry, scaly rashes on the body.
How do you know if your foreskin is infected?
3. Infection
- small white spots around your glans and foreskin.
- painful urination if the tip of your penis is swollen.
- itchiness or soreness around your glans and shaft.
- chunky, foul-smelling discharge.
Can balanitis heal itself?
Treatment for balanitis and balanoposthitis depends on the underlying cause, however, it starts with cleaning the head of the penis (glans) and foreskin. Once the cause of balanitis or balanoposthitis is diagnosed, self-care at home may be all that is needed to treat the condition.
How do you treat dry cracked foreskin?
wash the penis regularly with warm water and only a small amount of mild soap. wear cotton clothing and supportive, but not overly tight, underwear. use lubrication to reduce friction during partnered or solo sex. keep the skin moisturized.
What STD causes skin peeling?
Syphilis. In the early stages of syphilis, which is an STI, a tiny sore called a chancre may appear at the spot where infection entered the body. If it entered through the skin of the penis, the chancre will appear on the penis. Chancres are painless, but they can cause the appearance of peeling skin.