<human>: I am a type 2 diabetic and is presently experiencing tightness around my penis head, i clean same daily with clear water but after a few hours there is some white scabs present and at times the fore skin closes tight. it pains me when i have sex and sometimes crack the skin causing bleeding. what can i do to resolve this problem?
<bot>: Thanks for asking in Chat Doctor forum In short: Infection can this(Balanoposthitis)Explanation: Balanoposthitis, infection of foreskin and glans can cause this. It is usually common in diabetics who do not control their sugar levels. Balanoposthitis causes inflammation and scarring of foreskin which intern causes cracking of skin during sex/retraction. SO, please apply point tobramycin and visit doctor for sugar checkup.