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I have red blotches on penis head which go bigger if having sex. the skin around the penis is red and sore?

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Here are some...: It seems you have long foreskin-related inflammation, which may be temporarily treated with anti-fungal cream with steroid after cleansing and drying so to maintain adequate hygiene, but needs to see Doc for long-term care, usually with circumcision.

Answered 6/7/2015

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A member asked:

I have red blotches on penis head which go bigger if having sex. the skin around the penis is red and sore?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Lin answered

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