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A 38-year-old male asked:

I have four small pimple like bumps on the backside of my penis head. they are tender when my underwear etc rub against them. is it warts or std?

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Dr. Fletcher Derrick
Urology 65 years experience
Don't kniw: Hard to tell from words. Go to Utologist and get a prompt answer and treatment.
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Last updated May 11, 2020

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