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I have a reddish rash just below the head of my penis and burns when i put ointment on it. can you tell me what it is?

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Dr. Robert Jackson answered

See derm: You may have seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis. See dermatologist for answer.

Answered 3/10/2013

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