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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dry, flaky skin on penis, appears in small round patches around the head & excess flaky skin below head. not itchy/burning or red. what could this be?
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Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Penile dermatitis: There are too many possibilities to make an educated guess. Most genital rashes are not STDs, and this doesn't sound like one. Best to see a doctor sooner rather than later. Start with your personal physician, or perhaps a dermatologist. Good luck.
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