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A member asked:

I suddenly got a small "weird" circle, about 3mm diameter right on the head of my penis. i am uncircumcised. can this be ringworm?

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

No: Not likely ringworm. Could be a cyst, gland or if vesicle like, herpes.

Dr Chauhan agreed

Answered 6/9/2021

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I have a small red color spot on my head of penis. I am uncircumcised. I consulted pcp and she gave me clotrimazole cream. J started to apply now but after applying the red spot started to more red?

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Can ringworm infect inside penis/prostate?Will it cause prostatitis/prostatitis like symptoms?Penis head is warm, sensitive.Or is it friction?Help

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I have a white film on the head of my penis (uncircumcised) and wondering if it is an infection?

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I have this problem with my penis first of all i'm uncircumcised and i can retract my foreskin, my penis head is very sensitive, dry and it hurts help?

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I think I have balantis. My penis smells bad even after I wash thoroughly. I got a brown stain on the head, its also a bit bumpy, looks like its about to crack and its always red. Im also uncircumcised.Are there any remedies I can use to cure it?

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