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A member asked:

I have something that looks like like a pimple on my penis. i'm wondering what it is and should it be treated.

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Have it checked: "pimples" can be caused by several diseases, herpes, syphilis, HPV, malignancy. Have it checked by a physician.

Answered 11/15/2015

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