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Can you get ringworm on your penis?

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Dr. James Eitner answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes, But...: Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin, similar to the fungus that causes athlete's foot and jock itch. It can affect any skin on any part of the body. However, on your penis, it may also be overflow from jock itch or even yeast under the foreskin.

Answered 9/1/2020

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