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For the past two weeks i have had sores on the head of my penis, these sores are not painful, they are somewhat itchy, they are blobby in shape, and seem to contain a border within the shape, i am worried its heroes and hoping it's balinitis. ?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

It is most likely: an STD and from the description and painless nature I suspect Syphilis. You need to go to a health care provider ASAP and get it checked out and treated.

Answered 11/2/2017

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A member asked:

For the past two weeks i have had sores on the head of my penis, these sores are not painful, they are somewhat itchy, they are blobby in shape, and seem to contain a border within the shape, i am worried its heroes and hoping it's balinitis. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

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