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Ive had a ulcer on the head of my penis for a while now and im trying to see if i can diagnose what it is. i havent had sex in about a year, its only red, its painless and itch less?

Q: ive had a ulcer on the head of my penis for a while now and im trying to see if i can diagnose what it is. i havent had sex in about a year, its only red, its painless and itch less?

: Painless ulcer on Penis could be chancre caused by syphilis. Chancres are painless, itchless and take some time to appear. Hope it isn't, but needs to be checked out in any case. Will respond to antibiotics if syphilis.

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Painless ulcer on Penis could be chancre caused by syphilis. Chancres are painless, itchless and take some time to appear. Hope it isn't, but needs to be checked out in any case. Will respond to antibiotics if syphilis.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/16/2021

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A member asked:

Ive had a ulcer on the head of my penis for a while now and im trying to see if i can diagnose what it is. i havent had sex in about a year, its only red, its painless and itch less?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. George Klauber answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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