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Tip of penis is red and burns and there is dry skin under the head. there is no discharge or burning while urinating so what could it possibly be?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

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Balanitis: Infection or irritation of the tip of the penis can be a sign of fungal, bacterial, or viral infection, or caused by an allergic reaction. This could be a sexually transmitted illness. Best to get this examined by a doctor

Answered 6/21/2017

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A member asked:

Tip of penis is red and burns and there is dry skin under the head. there is no discharge or burning while urinating so what could it possibly be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

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