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Dear Dr Stoll,
About 6 months ago I developed an inflamation on the head of my penis and used some cream containing hydrocortisone called daktocort. My GP then prescribed a cream containing a topical steroid and an anti-fungal, which I used for around a week. Later I was prescribed a cream containing just topical steroid, which I used quite a few times. I noticed that when I used this last cream some folds appeared under the skin. It seems I have develpoed an allergy to latex condoms but the problem I am left with is that the skin on my penis has quite visibly thinned and is very dry and wrinkled and becomes easily inflammed. I am using a pure anti-fungal cream at the moment because my GP told me that I'm more succeptible to fungal infections now, which I've noticed myself. I have been told both that the skin won't heal and that it will, and I'd really appreciate your opinion on this. How much of a recovery can I expect, how long should it take, and what can I do in the meantime? I am 30 years old if this helps.
Thanks,
Pete.
In Reply to: Thinned skin posted by Pete on August 25, 2003 at 09:15:17:
I would have and still would try some 20 Mule Team Borax in
water on it. Mot fooling. Borax is a water softener used
to make detergents work better and has anti fungal
properties and they use it in place of poisons for treating
wood and it soothes the skin. One application is usually
enough for irritated skin from any cause.
In Reply to: Re: Thinned skin posted by Vince F on August 25, 2003 at 14:51:30:
That was interesting, Vince. I heard it was good for killing poison ivy plants so I thought it would be harsh.
In Reply to: Thinned skin posted by Pete on August 25, 2003 at 09:15:17:
Hi, Pete.
I doubt that you have used the cortisone cream long enough for permanent damage but what you are describing, including your increased susceptibility to fungus infestations--according to your doc--,is what happens to some people who have used cortisone creams for more than a few months (especially in areas with very sensitive and thin skin).
I would have to see and feel the area ot have any idea what to tell you.
My suggestion would be to carefully list the progression of this in writing and see a dermatologist in consultation.
Let us know what you learn.
Walt
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