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I have scab lines that follow a skin line on foreskin. i masturbate dry. no pain, and skin feels dry. herpes? i usually have protected sex.

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Not herpes: Abrasion. Keep lubricated until it heals, maybe a week. Vaseline is good. No, you won't go blind.

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/26/2015

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A member asked:

I have scab lines that follow a skin line on foreskin. i masturbate dry. no pain, and skin feels dry. herpes? i usually have protected sex.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

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