Hi doctor, My dermatologist recommended Vaseline for any abrasions in glans penis. The area is dry, and often I get chafing there, so began to use daily. However, that becomes concerned that when using a condom, the residue of the Vaseline cause condom latex to weaken. My penis is uncircumcised. I also had fungal infections before so do not want my penis to be too moist. At times I use Nystatin powder for fungal infection. I have had bacterial and viral cultures to be sure, and these are negative. First, is there a good way to completely wash off the Vaseline? Even with soap, there is often a mild resident. Second, is there a safe alternative to Vaseline for this purpose which will not affect condoms?
Hi. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. 1. Small abrasions on the glans penis that usually come across during sexual intercourse are healed up at their own. Problem occurs when they get combined with fungal, bacterial or viral attacks. 2. I preferably suggest you to apply K-Y jelly or gel before sex to get lubricated. It is a water based lubricant and has no chemical interaction with the latex of condoms. 3. For fungal infection you need to apply Hydrocortisone or Clotrimazole ointment on the chaffed skin of glans. This ointment will give you ease from abrasions too. You do not need to apply Vaseline especially the days when you will be having a fungal attack too. 4. Using Nystatin powder will make the surface more rough and dries up. That is not good in your case as it may cause more abrasions being dry. 5. Please avoid rigorous sexual intercourse especially in the days when you have fungal growth. 6. To completely wash off the Vaseline you do not need to use anything else. Soap wash with a mild soap like dove is the best option for you. 7. The residual Vaseline you are talking about has nothing to do with latex. It is totally safe and never renders the latex weak. 8. You do not need anything else other than Vaseline to apply on chapped skin (abrasions) when there is no fungal attack. It is a good option and I think it is working well for you. 9. In many of my patients with these issues, I opted in for circumcision and referred them to a general surgeon with very encouraging results. You can also go for the same to get rid of abrasions and fungal infections.