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Why does my glans look like this?

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I dont know why my penis head looks like this. Is it dry skin? If it is, what should i do?

i dry masturbate a lot (you could say daily) is that a factor? If i stop it will my glans look better or should i apply a cream or something?

any tips could help

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It could be dry skin or it could be an infection. Go to your doc or to a sexual health clinic.

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Looks like keratinization. I've avoided that by wearing soft underwear. And yes dry masturbating will contribute.

If you’re circumcised then dryness is expected.

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I’m not

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Hi, you should have it checked with your doctor there could be a fungal infection or something. best thing is to check it Man.

I would suggest that you check it with your doctor. It looks like you are quite dehydrated and the fact that you dry masterbate daily will definitely contribute to your member looking that. Please maintain adequate hydration as dehydration contributes a lot to ED (erectile dysfunction) as well as certain medications. I’ve been working on a way to reverse it and I think it’s safe to say that there’s help. But don’t allow it to get that far, stay hydrated and apply some coconut oil over it twice daily to clear up the dry skin and please please stop dry masterbating. If you have to, keep a jar of pure coconut oil (coconut merchant) handy it’s safe and no chemicals getting into your member to cause you future problems.

Hope this helps.

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Is coconut oil once a day after showering enough? In how much time should I see if it works?

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It may take a little longer to get back to normal. Drink plenty of water too and makesure that you stay well hydrated.

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If I want to apply it twice a day when should I do it? morning and night?

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Yes, in the morning and before bed. It will heal a lot faster. You said that you don’t use soaps on it but you can use handmade soaps that are Lead Free, Paraben Free, 100% Chemical Free, Not Tested on Animals, 100% Vegan, SLS Free, Cold Process Method, No Artificial Colors. Hope this helps.

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Okay sorry to bother last question. I think I'll do twice a day, do I need to shower before I apply it? can I just wash it? or not at all and just apply the coconut oil while dry?

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Not a problem.

Coconut oil is great for cleaning your member in place of soap or just using only water. It’s anti-fungal, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. Dr. Zeichner also recommends coconut oil as a good lubricant for intercourse and for treating skin problems like eczema and psoriasis.

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Whether something is tested on animals is an ethical issue and has no thing to do with effectiveness.

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Alrighty!

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Watch your tone.

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First thing I would try would be cocoa butter on the skin or coconut oil for masturbating, it provides lubricant and feels good.

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I’ll try coconut oil after showers

Looks like you have some dead skin that’s starting to peel off. Are you washing with soap by chance?

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I don’t, water only

It may not just be dry skin. A consultation with a doctor will ensure you get a proper diagnosis

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I do want to get it checked, unfortunately in the country I live in we can't go out just yet, and I don't want to wait that long to do something about it. I think coconut oil can't harm you and if I don't get better then I could consider it being an infection. But thanks

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That is your choice to make. I hope all goes well for you.

Hi manu3818 I have this problem but I use coconut oil put it on 4times a day and it's also cheap and very good for massage and wanking

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But you still have the problem, right? Is the coconut oil removing your dry skin?

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It helps in a big way I was cut 10/12/19 it is dry everyday but I have no pain also I have flaking skin do You have that problem.

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Oh I’m uncut

Ok well your ok to put coconut oil on it will do you no harm but if you are in any pain or discomfort see the doc

Hi Manu, I hope that you checked with doctor and are seeing some improvements now.

If was a yeast infection you had the coconut oil can cure it by applying twice daily morning and evening for 10 days.

Check out Joshua Zeichner, M.D., director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He highly recommends coconut oil and Tieraona Low Dog, M.D., a founding member of the American Board of Integrative Medicine and the Academy of Women’s Health.

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8thfloorben

Hi man, may seem like an odd question but were you on antibiotics when this started?

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Overthinker_99

Hi Manu, I have the same problem, got circumcised three weeks ago and still it seems to be dry and sticky in the glans. Has the coconut oil worked??

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