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Hey doctor i developed a uti in penis head after masturbating do you think it is cause of irritation of the skin how to cure this ?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Cellulitis: Cellulitis is not a UTI. Before one can recommend a treatment one must have a diagnosis of what is causing the cellulitis.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Got cuts on penis after masturbating, then got a bruise on penis head, they won't go away for 5+ months, doc told me it's nothing, but i keep taking breaks from masturbating (1 to 3 weeks) and everytime i masturbate i get a NEW cut(being very gentle?

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