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A member asked:

I have a red rash with slight bumps around the penis head and foreskin - what's going on?

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Dr. Kelvin White answered

Probable infection: See provider. could be STD, inflamation, yeast, poor hygiene, diabetes. Get checked out.

Answered 5/21/2014

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