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Cracked Skin

Cracked skin mostly refers to cuts or fissures that develop on irritated or dry skin. These develop when the skin barrier is compromised and can develop for various reasons. These mostly develop in the lip, hand, and foot regions. It can be mostly managed by home remedies, but in severe cases, medical care is needed.

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I noticed flaking skin beneath my foreskin and did not take a shower after sex. Did it become flaky due to the discharge left after sex?

Query: Hello doctor, I recently returned from a camping trip and noticed flaking skin underneath my foreskin. I did not take a shower after sex. Did my foreskin get damaged due to the discharge left after sex?  Read Full »


Dr. Alka

Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. From the attached images (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). I can see that you have flaking skin due to friction or moisture because you mentioned that you did not clean your penis after sex. The discharge might have gotten stuck there and c...  Read Full »

My foreskin becomes tight during erection and cracks when retracted. Can you suggest some treatment?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a problem of cracked skin on my penis when it becomes erect and the foreskin retracts, for the past six to seven days. This problem does not occur when the penis is normal and not erect. I do not have pain and redness in the glans penis. My only problem is that my foreskin is tight...  Read Full »


Dr. Alka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will help you with your query. The reason behind cracked skin is that when an erection occurs it stretches the tight foreskin which further causes cracks in some places. Sometimes an infection can also cause problems like dermatitis,...  Read Full »

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