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Today i found that the skin around the pubic hair of my penis is flaking of and now it's red in that part what do i do?
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Possible 'jock itch': Initial treatment with over-the-counter anti-fungal medications (ask your pharmacist) is reasonable. If this fails to resolve the issue or worsens, see your pcp for an examination.
Answered 12/30/2016
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