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See info: i am a 19 year old male. recently, i have felt an itching inside the head of my penis. i have only had protected sex with my girlfriend, and the last time we had sex was about 4 months ago. we have both been faithful, so i do not see how this co

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Although : Although not a classic presentation. Jock itch (yeast infection) can present this way. You should try an over the counter anti-fungal cream like Clotrimazole twice a day for about a week or so. If this does not work you should see your doctor for a complete medical evaluation and treatment as deemed necessary.

Answered 10/3/2016

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