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Im uncircumcised and on my fore-skin near head of penis, a few days ago i had 4-5 small bumbs very close to eachother, it tuened into 1 painful sore?

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Dr. William Haehl answered

Several possible: This could represent several possibilities: If these bumps were blisters, then very likely herpes simplex. Could be a simple skin infection from a bacteria or some kind of cyst. You need to be checked because different treatments of each.

Answered 1/9/2015

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Dr. Mike Siroky answered

This may be: a herpes infection. See a doctor as soon as you can.

Answered 4/16/2015

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A member asked:

Im uncircumcised and on my fore-skin near head of penis, a few days ago i had 4-5 small bumbs very close to eachother, it tuened into 1 painful sore?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. William Haehl answered

Dr. Mike Siroky answered

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