Is this thinned skin forever. Or will it ever recover. I feel so desperate.

[ollie-34]

It's been 2 years. The steroid cream i was told to use for 6 weeks on my penis for thrush has left me with thin tender skin. I still can't wear clothes or underwear which means I still can't leave my house, and as for inimacy with my partner it is impossible. My quality of life is really bad, what kind of future will i have. Is there anything that I can do to repair the skin. And is there any real hope?

[markhp]

Hi Ollie-34,

There are some questions I have relating to this situation to clarify what has happened. You say you had thrush. How come you were given a steroid? Thrush is treated with an anti fungal agent, not a steroid. If it was an eczematous reaction rather than thrush, then a steroid and a moisturiser are the treatments of choice. The penile skin is usually very robust and using even a super potent steroid for prolonged periods does not usually have any adverse issues wrt skin thinning. The picture is therefore far from clear. I think the best thing is to see a dermatologist, get a definite diagnosis, then treat appropriately. If you are still symptomatic, it is quite possible the original problem has not resolved, you may have had a sensitivity reaction to one of the creams used to help, or something else even! Best see the expert for the problem to be assessed. I would be very confident this should be resolved for you, so don't panic. Good luck!

Mark

[Mikefowler in reply to markhp]

I’m sorry mark but if u haven’t applied a super potent steroid on YOUR penis for a prolonged amount of time I wouldn’t be speaking on this situation because you and these other dermatologist are definitely not smart

[lovesradio]

Please don't despair. Your skin cells will regenerate after steroid treatment eventually unless there is underlying difficulty. so as above I would return to GP and get referal to dermatology.

[MikeHH]

Have you tried a penis health creme? These cremes are designed specifically for the penis and help strengthen and rejuvenate the skin. I use one of these cremes and I love it. Give it a try man. It might help you out. Good luck.

[PatrolGQ in reply to MikeHH]

What is a penis health creme?

[Nisar12]

Whats about your skin now? Is it repaired or not I have the same issue

[Staunch89]

How is it doing now? I have the same problem. It's really affected me psychologically

[Puttinontheritz]

Hi,

Don’t know if anyone will see this but I’ve been dealing with the same problem for years, unfortunately. Idiot doctors that prescribe something without telling you about life-altering side effects.

I go up and down in terms of things being okay and then not. I’ve sort of accepted that this will be a life-long struggle. Creams I use are Bionect, and Calendula.

I’ve tried homeopathy, Chinese herbs, you name it. I feel like I’m running out of options.

I would recommend trying to find a provider that really wants to work with you and be your champion, because there is no easy solution.

Another thing to consider is a sex therapist for the mental aspect of this and figuring out how to work with what’s going on.