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Hello i have a very sore and cracked foreskin there is also red patches on the head what could this be since its impossible for it to be a sti?

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Dr. Milroy Samuel answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dryness : Use lotion twice a day and that should help.

Answered 3/22/2018

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