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Penis surgeons i have regular problem of penis opening skin get cuts and its becomes red and very painful i am having daibetes since 6 yrs advice?
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Circumcision : I have to assume you are uncircumcised, for diabetic patients are prone to have balanitis and foreskin inflammation which frequently can crack and bleed. If this is the case, consider circumcision and the problem is solved.
Answered 5/4/2013
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