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Help the tip of my penis is red and the skin looks like its peeling and its shiny skin what is this?
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Fungal infection: Swelling and redness of the tip of the penis is called balanitis and in uncircumcized males, phimois. This is usually caused by low grade fungal infections and will respond well to precsription antifungal-cortisone creams. Avoid tight fitting undergarments, use only cotton and have your private doctor phone in rx for treatment. This condition requires visulaization and careful hand washing.
Answered 3/9/2018
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