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For the past couple weeks i've had a reddish pink skin rash on my penis with a throbbing feeling in my urethra and a small red skin patch at the base of my penis. i haven't noticed anything symptoms of herpes but i'm still very concerned?

Q: for the past couple weeks i've had a reddish pink skin rash on my penis with a throbbing feeling in my urethra and a small red skin patch at the base of my penis. i haven't noticed anything symptoms of herpes but i'm still very concerned?

: Herpes is not a likely cause of such a rash. Genital rashes are very common and 95% have causes other than STDs. See a dermatologist.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Herpes is not a likely cause of such a rash. Genital rashes are very common and 95% have causes other than STDs. See a dermatologist.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 5/2/2021

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A member asked:

For the past couple weeks i've had a reddish pink skin rash on my penis with a throbbing feeling in my urethra and a small red skin patch at the base of my penis. i haven't noticed anything symptoms of herpes but i'm still very concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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