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My husband had a tick on hos penis yesterday and he used cortisone cream. this morning he is swollen and uncomfortable. what can he do for relief?
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See pcp: this may be an infection. I would get an examine soon.
Answered 5/18/2015
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Be assessed: I'm unsure how long the tick was attached or if it is now off? Keep the area clean and use neosporin and see his doctor now for antibiotics to prevent further disease. All the best.
Answered 5/18/2015
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