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Hello, i have a red splotch on the cap of my penis. its been visible for about 3 or 4 days and was sensitive to the touch initially. i am a virgin.

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Dr. Ray Tidman answered

Get checked: Any genital lesion should be checked. Could be , even simple canadidia rash, which would lead doc to check for diabetes.

Answered 3/19/2013

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A member asked:

Hello, i have a red splotch on the cap of my penis. its been visible for about 3 or 4 days and was sensitive to the touch initially. i am a virgin.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ray Tidman answered

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