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Redness on top of glans as well as around urethra, minor discomfort, persisting a month or more and have already tried hydrocortisone as well as anti fungal otc?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Penile rash: There are many possible causes for this sort of thing. You tried two reasonable self care treatments without a clear diagnosis. It's time to stop self treatment and see a doctor, ideally a dermatologist.

Answered 11/16/2019

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A member asked:

Redness on top of glans as well as around urethra, minor discomfort, persisting a month or more and have already tried hydrocortisone as well as anti fungal otc?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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