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What to do if i put 70% alcohol on my penis, it hurt it is red and i think it also got inside balls what can happen ?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Irritating: Don't do this again. It won't hurt you.

Dr Killian and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/24/2014

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