Dry white ring around the penis about 1/3 of the way down from the tip?
July 30, 2010 by admin
Filed under Infection Male Yeast
My husband of 10 years has developed a dry white ring around his penis about 1/3 of the way down from the tip. It completely encircles the shaft, and becomes just a little bit flaky after he showers. At first we were concerned that maybe he was masturbating to often or that we were not using enough lubrication during intercourse, but he stopped masturbating for a few weeks and we used extra lubrication- It did not get better, or worse. It has been about 2 months and now, but now after intercourse it stings him pretty bad. We thought maybe yeast, but I was checked during a routine physical and have no infections. Also, it is nowhere near the head of his penis and it is smooth and flat not "yeasty" It looks tight, like it is strangling his penis. We have not seen a doctor but are seriously considering it. My husband is a slightly overweight 31 year old otherwise healthy white male. Has anyone out there experienced anything like this. I can’t find anything online remotely close.
One thoughtful answer brings up the topic of circumcision. He is circumcised, however when he is not erect, the head of his penis does retract, so at first glance you might think he was not. When he is partially erect the head of his penis begins to peak out, and when fully erect it almost seems there is not enough skin available to support the erection.
if it stings him after intercourse, its best to see the doctor to know exactly what it is, what has caused it and how can it be treated. Also if it can be passed through intercourse get yourself checked too also to be safe and continue to be healthy
Obviously this ring is tightening the skin and probably causing splits and cracks which sting after intercourse due to contact with vaginal juices, semen, or condom lubricant.
Unfortunately you don’t state whether your husband is circumcised or not. If cut, this could well be the old scar line, and it is tightening up due to some previous minor infection caused by "trauma" during intercourse. If uncut, and he has a naturally short foreskin, this might just be balanitis xerotica obliterans (BXO), or lichen planus atropica. Both fairly rare skin complaints that can affect the shaft of the penis.
This is really one for the specialist dermatologist or urologist to check out.
I tried the vinegar and it was quite helpful indeed, however I also tried propolium drops and it got rid of it straight away in five days i had perfect skin! Give it a go it is amazing