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I keep masturbating and my penis has this drylooking rash/cut and it hurts bad while /after masturbating. i am 18 and a virgin. its really noticable?

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See below: This sounds like a friction-related superficial skin injury or a contact dermatitis. Take a break from masturbating and try using vaseline ato the skin a few times a day. If it doesn't improve in a few days, you may want to see a dermatologist.

Answered 2/6/2013

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