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Can nail polish on the penis lead to harmful consequences?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

No: This seems extremely unlikely to trigger allergy or anything troublesome. Do remember that the skin here is a little bit more delicate than elsewhere.

Dr Considine and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/27/2020

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A member asked:

Can nail polish on the penis lead to harmful consequences?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Considine and another doctor agreed

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