i started masturbating around 13 and dry masturbated for around 3 years and i remember my penis head used to be smooth and shiny and now looks like this, this is really concerning to me and i have not had intercourse or sexual activity and i was wondering how i could fix this. it also developed a small black mole on the side that wasnt there before
here is a picture of the black mole
Do not worry too much at the moment about the mole - if it develops in size though you will need to see your Regular / Family Doctor GP - but give that 3 or 4 months unless it dramatically increases in size, and that is very unlikely to occur.
In terms of the dry skin this is most frequently due to the long-term use of soap and things like shower gel to wash the penis with. Clean with water only and make sure it is completely dry after a shower - also think about if there is anything else you apply to your penis on a regular basis: many young men apply a wide variety of things to the penis before, during or after masturbation - so you do not mention what you did following your dry masturbation practices ..
Here is one of my guides for you to think about what you need to do in practical terms:
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Dealing with Dry Glans & Penile Skin
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So, the essential is not to directly apply soap and other forms of body wash to your penis. If you are not circumcised, draw your foreskin as far forward as possible before you get in the shower to protect the glans / head and inner-foreskin.
Wash everywhere else on your body and fully rinse, expose the head of your penis and wash with the running shower water only and rub the head and inner-foreskin with the inside of the hand and fingertips to clean.
Just as important is drying penile skin - no moisture should remain, use a clean dry towel that ONLY you use.
There are two plant-extract products that can help with dry penile skin: SHEA butter and Liquid Coconut Oil. You only need a very light coating of either of these, apply after you have taken a shower, or every other day …