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A 33-year-old male asked:

Hi from last 5 days i am having problem with foreskin of my pennis it seem it is cracked its burning and itching used coconut oil but no benefit?

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Dr. Diane Minich
Family Medicine 39 years experience
See doctor: For an evaluation. Could be a contact dermatitis, yeast, infection....
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