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Looked at in a clinic 4 weeks ago and rn said the red spot on my penis didn't look like an std and i shouldn't worry. ideas on what it might be?

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Dr. Justin Diedrich answered

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Not sure: That's not very reassuring. If it's still there make an appointment at another doctors office.

Answered 6/9/2017

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A member asked:

Looked at in a clinic 4 weeks ago and rn said the red spot on my penis didn't look like an std and i shouldn't worry. ideas on what it might be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Justin Diedrich answered

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