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Had unprotected sex w/woman (am man) and 4 days later had red area on penile shaft (maybe slightly raised red area dime size). doesnt hurt but remains severals days later. notice a white flake on top of area. is this an std?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

PENIS RASH: WITHOUT ACTUALLY SEEING THE AREA, I CAN SUGGEST IT SOUNDS LIKE A CONTACT DERMATITIS DUE TO A VAGINAL CREAM OR A SPERMICIDAL PRODUCT THAT MAY HAVE BEEN USED. IF IT PERSISTS, AND IF ARE STILL WORRIED ABOUT IT, THEN SEE YOUR PCP OR A DERMATOLOGIST. BEST LUCK!

Answered 7/9/2015

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A member asked:

Had unprotected sex w/woman (am man) and 4 days later had red area on penile shaft (maybe slightly raised red area dime size). doesnt hurt but remains severals days later. notice a white flake on top of area. is this an std?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jerome Litt answered

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