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Sensitive penis head, inflamed glands. i'm a virgin so what caused this?
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Balanitis or: paraphimosis are inflammations of the penis head. Paraphimosis only occurs in uncircumsized boys when a tight foreskin is caught behind a swollen glans. Balanitis can be caused by friction, poor hygiene, or allergies to laundry detergent in the non-sexually active man. You can send a direct private message to a HealthTap doctor if you want more specific advice of what to do next.
Answered 5/2/2015
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