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A 18-year-old male asked:
I have patch like discolouration on the shaft of my penis and also noticed a brown spot on the head of my it and small very small red dots under it?
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Dr. Milroy Samuelanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Normal: As long as it isn't tender it is likely normal.
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My 9 yr old son has a small red spot on the ring of his penis head wht could it be?
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Im circumcised. My penis smells bad, has red bumps and looks like its cracking on the head. I also have some sort of brown spot as well. It feels very weird and not smooth. What is going on and How do I cure it?
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
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This will require an exam and possible testing to determine what it is and what can be done about it.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
37yrold.Have single small red spot on penis head since a week.Doc has asked me to wait for a week.But it is not increasing or paining or itching.Last sex 2 weeks ago.I am really worried.Is it something serious?
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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