 [ Symptoms ] circumcised and foreskin is very itchy i am a 40 yr old and was circumcised at birth  the skin left over has one patch that from time to time is very itchy with an almost burning sensation seems to come and go it is a small patch of skin that feels very dry has been the case for around 6 months  is this an std [ Disease ] the penis is covered by skin and skin can itch for hundreds of reasons a common cause would include yeast balanitis or simple dry skin like you described contact dermatitis allergy to soaps or laundry detergent is another possibility a yeast infection would respond to an over the counter antifungal cream dry skin or allergic rashes will respond favorably to hydrocortisone cream followed by a moisturizer some people mix them together and use both so this may be something to try if it does not work see your medical provider or a dermatologist for a consultation and exam