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A 40-year-old male asked:

White bumps red irritation base of penis. negative for all std including herpes. can warts cause red skin and hurt or could it be follitatis?

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Dr. Clarence Grim
Endocrinology 59 years experience
Try to send pictures.... worth 1000.....If in pubic hair area then may be folliculitis. No hair on penis itself ussally.
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Dr. Birendra Tandan
Urology 36 years experience
From your description not warts could be folliculitis, dermatitis or allergy. Needs exam if not better in a few days. In the meantime clean with soap and water useOTC cortisporin cream and wear a cotton under wear. Good luck
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