A penile psoriasis is a form of genital psoriasis. It is an inflammatory disease that affects the skin of the penis. It can extend from the penile shaft to the head of the penis and involves skin folds around the scrotum.
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Why am I having tightness in the foreskin with rashes on the penis?
Query: Hi doctor,Before a few months, I went to a doctor as I had a bad rash on the shaft of the penis and around the groin area. I was prescribed creams and after examination, the doctor told me it as psoriasis. The condition is manageable now but my foreskin is tight. It was tight initially in a normal s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. In psoriasis affecting the penis, condoms can help to protect the affected psoriatic skin from inducing trauma. Elocon is an ointment with a corticosteroid. This helps to provide relief from inflammation and dryness during psoriasis. This is a good cream and it is helpf... Read Full »