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Sir i am having 8 - 9 red boils on my penis and they itch alot. i am.really worried what should i do?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Painful lesions: These painful lesions could be due to a herpes virus infection. Have a physician examine you and order the necessary treatment depending on the findings.

Answered 9/10/2014

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A member asked:

Sir i am having 8 - 9 red boils on my penis and they itch alot. i am.really worried what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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