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A 28-year-old male asked about a male:
Rashes on penis which comes and go.feels like worms crawling inside. test shows negative for both syphilis and gorno. any good medication?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
Urology: If you are experiencing sensations inside your penis and you have been having unprotected sexual contact, you should see a urologist and get it checked. You may need cystoscope: a small scope inserted into the tip of your penis- the price of unprotected sex.
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