I've been dealing with a dry foreskin for the past week, and it's been getting itchy when I touch it. It seems to behave normally after I wash it, but every morning, I notice the dry skin is peeling off. What could be causing this, and should I be worried?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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Also called jock itch, when occurs in groin.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly circular or round in appearance.. May be red or black in colour.. Treatment depending on the type and severity.. Avoid sharing clothes, towels and soap; sweating also increases it..As it has to be differentiated from eczema, bacterial and viral infection,

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Answered 04/07/2025

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