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I have noticed a painful boil on my penis where my foreskin covers the head. also red spots on the head of my penis. any idea what this could be?

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Dr. Derek Farley answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

Herpes: Any painful lesion such as you describe should be evaluated for herpes. See a doctor soon so that tests can be done to confirm or deny herpes as a diagnosis. Sometimes, they may just diagnose based on exam. Treatment is available and effective for this, but herpes is not curable. Bottom line: go be evaluated.

Answered 7/31/2014

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