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The matter is I am 29 years old right from my teenage I got into porn and started masturbation in due course of time my foreskin can come down completely due to my genitals hairs sticking to my penis there are some lines and marks on my penis i feel discomfort and irritation because of this.
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It will be o.k., consult a urologist or gen surgeon physically.
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Masturbation itself does not cause permanent penile damage. Hair sticking, friction, dryness, or excessive rubbing can cause minor irritation, pigmentation changes, and skin lines/marks. If foreskin retracts completely without pain or tightness, it is usually normal.
Next Steps
-If itching/redness present:
-Clotrimazole 1% cream BD for 2 weeks
-If mainly dryness/irritation:
-Plain moisturizer or coconut oil locally at night
-Avoid harsh soaps/Dettol on genital skin
-If persistent pain, cracks, discharge, or tight foreskin → consult dermatologist/urologist
Health Tips
-Trim pubic hair to reduce friction and hair sticking
-Use lubrication during masturbation to avoid microtrauma
-Maintain gentle hygiene and keep area dry
-Avoid overthinking normal skin folds/pigmentation changes
-Contact me anytime on Practo for further consultation.
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Kindly do connect and consult
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Please undergo penitectomy and bilateral orchidectomy , we do it for free!
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Excess of anything is a problem . Yes it can be resolved after consultation.
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The discomfort and 'lines/marks' you are describing on the glans or shaft are most commonly related to Chronic Irritation or localized Dermatitis. This can be caused by physical friction or a reaction to genital hair being trapped under the foreskin. In some cases, these 'marks' can be Pearly Penile Papules (which are completely normal and harmless) or small areas of scarring from past minor abrasions. At 29, it is important to differentiate between simple skin irritation and a mild localized infection like Balanitis to ensure the discomfort is resolved permanently."
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To review clear photos of the 'marks' and discuss your symptoms of irritation in detail to rule out any underlying fungal or bacterial issues, please book a full consultation session via my Practo profile."
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Please don’t worry masturbation or porn exposure does not permanently damage the penis. The irritation, marks or discomfort you are describing are more commonly due to friction, dryness, minor skin irritation, fungal infection or hygiene related issues rather than serious damage.
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Stop see the porn videos and masturbation
Go to the concentrate physical physician
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Masturbation or porn exposure does not permanently damage the penis or foreskin. If your foreskin comes down completely, that usually means there is no major tightness problem. Mild lines, folds or marks on penile skin are commonly due to normal skin creases, friction, dryness or hair rubbing and are usually harmless.
Try keeping the area clean and dry, trim genital hair (avoid very close shaving if it causes irritation), use loose cotton underwear and avoid excessive friction during masturbation. A plain moisturizer or lubricant can help reduce irritation.
However, if you have persistent redness, itching, cracks, white patches, pain, discharge, difficulty pulling foreskin back/forward, or worsening discomfort, then consult a dermatologist or urologist to rule out fungal infection, dermatitis or foreskin inflammation.
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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Dr. Sanskriti
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New Delhi
The marks and lines are likely friction-related skin changes (from hair traction/irritation), not a disease. The foreskin issue may be mild phimosis.
See a urologist for proper examination. Gentle hygiene, trimming pubic hair, and avoiding irritation can help symptoms. Do not self-treat.
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Bangalore
Urologist
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
Use gel
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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Need some more details kindly consult
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