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19 year old, not circumsised and i started cleaning my penis everyday and remove the smegma but the lower part of the penis head is staying like purple and a little swollen and when i retract the skin when it comes to that part i cant do it with ease?
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You might have the start of adhesions or low grade inflammation. Best to see a Urologist. In the meantime keep area clean use cortisone ointment (OTC)
Answered 2/14/2022
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