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I have a swollen red spot on my penis right under the head. it has gotten bigger in the last two days. ?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Tough to say!: See a doc. If you have had unprotected sex, it might be due to a sexually transmitted disease.

Dr Puppala and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/15/2015

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A member asked:

I have a swollen red spot on my penis right under the head. it has gotten bigger in the last two days. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Dr Puppala and another doctor agreed

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