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Gave my bf head 3 weeks ago i had a small cold sore and now he has sores on the base of his penis and on his chin in beard and neck what can this be?

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Herpes: Probably herpes virus. See your md to be sure. May prescribe acyclivir and / or Denavir (penciclovir) cream to help.

Answered 6/25/2014

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