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I have a condition where my penile head skin is peeling/cracking. Not sure what is the reason. Please ley me know what is the treatment for this.

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You are suffering from genital candidiasis causing peeling and cracking.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected ...  Read More

Hi I'm suffering from red pimples on penile head. Please let me know which doctor to consult. Thanks

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Need to see.... Please send photos for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult for detailed information and prescription. ...  Read More

I am having a black , red and purple skin on my penile head after I masturbate. I am having several black spots also even if I don't masturbate. No pain or itching on that area. It almost seems like my blood vessels are broken on my penis head

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Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment. Need to rule out warts. ...  Read More

My penis skin is very dry and I usually face with running nose I drink coffee a lot are these a cause of dry skin on penis...is there any oil or creamer for this.

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Kindly share pictures of the affected area.. So that I can see and give you proper solution... ...  Read More

What should I use to make the skin on my head moisturized as the dry skin is causing hairfall . Pls advise 🙏 home remedies are also appreciated.

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Hello dear. Hairfall needs proper evaluation and precise treatment. Dandruff can also cause hairfall. Kindly consult online for a detailed prescription ...  Read More

I'm having this situation from past few weeks.. It comes for a few days and disappear again.. The head is becoming dry and the skin is peeling.. Even the skin on the shaft is dried up.. I don't hav any pain.. It itches sometimes..

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Better to consult a dermatologist. ...  Read More

When I shaved head for the first scalpe was good but after few days dry skin were coming out . I have some photos of scalpe

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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing this problem... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for ...  Read More

Hi Dr. Observed dry skin and bulging skin on head of my 10 month old baby. Sharing photos. Please suggest what it is and what should be next steps. Thanks in advance.

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Baby is having infection which needs to be treated ...  Read More

Hi sir, My dad had some dried skin in head in multiple places and he feels like itching it. Please check image for example. He never applies oil to his head. And he uses Park Avenue beer shampoo. Request you to suggest us solution for this and suggest us if he needs to change his shampoo or etc. Thanking in anticipation.

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This is scalp psoriaisis. Please contact me using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice ...  Read More

Please suggest to whom we should consult for problem related to penile skin. There is small whitish decomposition on skin around penile tissue.

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Please get it tested for STD infection , visit a dermatologist or take online consultation ...  Read More

Hi doctors , Good day I noticed these pimples in my penile skin , i scratched it and it became like this , there is no pain or nothing, my last sexuall intercourse was on November 2024 , what are these actually and how we can cure it ?

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Detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment ...  Read More

My skin above my lips is very dry and rough, and boroline and other moisturizers are not working. I have been using them for more than a month now. How do I resolve it, the skin there is also turning a bit white.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am a 21-year-old male and I have been experiencing dryness and peeling of the skin over the scrotum and penile shaft for the past 7–8 months. The pattern is similar to how the skin on hands or feet becomes dry in winter — the skin dries out, starts peeling, new skin forms, and then becomes dry and peels again. There is:

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Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ...  Read More

My hands get super dry during winters, even lotion doesn't last long(barely 1 hour), coz of that, my skin breaks and the sunlight worsens it.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I always get dry scaly patches on my neck and extremely dry skin I use sesame oil but after a few hours it gets dry. Attaching image for reference. Also my face is getting dull dry and dark mouth area. Please suggest

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Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ...  Read More

I have a small pimple wart like on the penile skin and recently 3 small pimple occurred on the crotch skin. It is neither painful nor itching. I am concerned. What should I do and whom should I approach for the treatment.

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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁  𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁⻿ ...  Read More

My baby is 4 months old. Her face skin has become dry. Kindly suggest me a good face moisturizer or oil for baby use. And also advise whether we can apply oil on her face and head.

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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat. Contact nu ...  Read More

1 month back i consulted a dermatologist for black spot on the penis head skis and he provided taxomus oilnment and course for fungus for 3 weeks. Post three week no result, however I got small bumps on penile skin. This time he suggested emcloriz b applied on day and taxomus on night with 2 days antiboitic. But after 3 days I got burning sensation

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Your problem can be addressed by a dermatologist ...  Read More

I have a problem of dry skin below both eyes, I am using moisturizer but nothing worked. Please tell me the problem & solution.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Skin is too dry and sometimes itching after bath or while taking bath and also night times. May I know the reason for this?

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Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ...  Read More

Hello My testis skin is fully dried (fully dried skin) and itching when i touch it..what to do and whom to consult

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Need to examine Any infection should be ruled out ...  Read More

Hi all , I was diagnosed with genital warts on May 6th ,2025 and I started taking medicines for it , I was applying imiqumod cream on the warts and mupax cream as well , I used to apply the creams and pull my foreskin down so that the head of the penile area is exposed without the skin and my penile head used to friction with my underwear clothes

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Specific medication will treat your concern. Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance. ...  Read More

Hello doctor I have dry skin on my face and wrinkles. Can you suggest me best treatment for dry skin and wrinkle.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I'm having light redness and dryness on the side of my penis head with skin peeling off. It also burns sometimes after having sex due to friction. How do I treat this?

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It may be fungal infection. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ...  Read More

Red spots appeared on penile head. There is foul smell also. Don't know what is this. This is third time from suffering it.

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Infection Share details history on private chat for better understanding of your problems and advice ...  Read More

I think masturbate hard 3 to 4 days penis skin getting dry white skin something dry coming I apply coconut oil also What can I do for dry skin in Penis area??

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

In faces white patches , Also skin is getting dry specially nose, and head area. Skin layer is coming out

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, I am experiencing dryness and discomfort on my private area. The skin of the penis and the scrotum have irritation and sometimes gets cracks due to this. The penile glans also turns very dry and causes discomfort. I am quite sure that there is no infection in that area but as I always like to keep the area shaved, it sometimes gives smal

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if skin over penis has cracks then it may be fungal infection also.. we need to check what condition it is. ...  Read More

My skin is really dry. Can almonds help improve it?

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Will Acnil dry out my skin?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

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