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Penis head & foreskin has dried up and become sort of crusty, the foreskin itself feels loose and not as tight to the head as usual, there is no pain?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Possible infection: must be seen and examined in order to prescribe medication. Please make an appointment with your PC for an exam.

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Penis head & foreskin has dried up and become sort of crusty, the foreskin itself feels loose and not as tight to the head as usual, there is no pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

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