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I have peeling skin on the head of my penis. it's red and itchy. what is this?
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Could be psoriasis: This could be psoriasis or a superficial skin cancer. Get that thing checked out asap!
Answered 8/31/2017
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See Your Doctor: Most likely a yeast infection, but could be herpes. It needs to be examined and cultured (swab for herpes and KOH prep for yeast). Yeast can be easily treated, but can be a symptom of other problems, like diabetes.
Answered 12/16/2020
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