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What causes fungal infection around penis head?

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Dr. Francisco R. Rodriguez answered

Specializes in Urology

fungal infections: Diabetes is the most common cause, if you are not circumcised, poor hygiene can cause them.

Dr Berg agreed

Answered 1/10/2019

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