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I have a tick under my skin on the shaft of my peinis how do i remove it?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Tick unlikely: Ticks don't get under the skin. Something else is causing whatever you have. See a doctor for proper diagnosis.

Answered 12/20/2015

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A member asked:

I have a tick under my skin on the shaft of my peinis how do i remove it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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