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My bf has a burning feeling on the tip of his penis and it's red! he says that it has swollen! just wondering what are some home remedies?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

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Remedy=see Dr: That is not normal and should get evaluated by dr / urgent care / "std clinic." it may be local irritation, or std, or other infection. Needs examined.

Answered 3/17/2013

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A member asked:

My bf has a burning feeling on the tip of his penis and it's red! he says that it has swollen! just wondering what are some home remedies?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Alves answered

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