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A member asked:

I masturbate last hour, but my penis skin is pealing a bit , is this have something to be with my fungal infection?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Likely from fungus: Suggestyou stop masturbating untill the skin infection has resolved.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/16/2016

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