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A member asked:

The rim of the penis head and skin red and itching, what does this sound like?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Francisco R. Rodriguez answered

Specializes in Urology

Penis redness: It sound like you may have an infection. Are you diabetic.?

Answered 6/8/2017

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Yeast infection: Sometimes this is a staph infection and sometimes it is just a yeast infection. But both must be determined by your physician.

Answered 6/8/2017

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