Dry Penis Skin: Connected to Liver Health?
Some doctors believe that the penis is a barometer of a man’s overall health and that issues that affect the penis – such as chronically dry penis skin – should be looked at to see if they indicate any larger problems. With this in mind, is it possible that something like dry penis skin could give a clue as to how healthy another body part is – such as perhaps the liver? It’s interesting to think, and important to note, that paying attention to penis health could have benefits beyond the pleasure one derives from the penis at play.
Why should there be a connection between the state of one’s penis skin and the state of one’s liver? It’s hard to imagine that these two organs – one internal, one external, with functions that are so different from one another – could be connected in some way. Yet there is a basis for this.
What does the liver do?
Everyone knows the liver is vitally important, yet most people don’t know what it does. In fact, the liver plays a huge role in the metabolic processes that keep the body functioning at a healthy level.
Among its most important functions are taking the nutrients that one gets from food and drink and converting them into substances that are in the right form for the body to make efficient use of. It then stores these substances until there is a need for them, at which time it sends them on their way to the cells in need.
Another crucial role it plays: taking toxins – substances that are not useful to and are potentially harmful to the body – and either de-toxifying them (so they are basically harmless) or making sure they get sent out of the body.
Poor liver function
If the liver doesn’t function properly, it means the body doesn’t get the good substances it needs and/or it gets bad substances (toxins) that can harm it. The body then needs to find another way to rid itself of the toxins that the liver isn’t handling. And often it does that by secreting the toxins through the skin.
And that’s where dry skin comes in. Often when the body is called upon to get rid of these toxins through sweat, the toxins then create a skin reaction. Dermatitis, eczema, wrinkling, acne and red, itchy rashes are just a few of the ways that inappropriate toxin release manifests.
Penis sweating
Many men can testify that sweating is common around the penis. There’s a reason for this. The penis and testicles tend to be among the warmest parts of the body. Part of this is biological. The thick mane of hair surrounding the penis creates natural insulation. In addition, the penis skin is very thin, in order to allow proper growth during the erect phase, and the rate of blood flow is high in the penis. These also contribute to the generation of heat.
Location adds to the sweatiness. The fact that the organ is nestled between the thighs and usually hidden between two layers of clothes creates extra heat. All of this means that the penis tends to create a great deal of sweat – and therefore to release toxins if the liver is not functioning at its full capacity.
Does that mean that a man with dry penis skin automatically has a liver issue? Absolutely not – but if it is chronic, he may want to bring his concerns to the attention of his physician, in order to determine if there is any connection in his particular case.
Most often there is not a connection with a serious liver condition – but that still leaves a man with a dry penis to deal with. Fortunately, using a first-rate penis health creme (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil) can help. A crème that includes both a high-end emollient (like Shea butter) and a natural hydrator (such as vitamin E) offers double-barreled moisturizing that can soothe and repair dry, damaged skin. Add extra protection by selecting a crème with a potent antioxidant, such as alpha lipoic acid, which offsets harmful oxidative processes and smooths wrinkled appearances. Paying attention to penis health has multiple benefits for a man, including better look and feel.
Dry Penis Skin: Connected to Liver Health? by John Dugan
