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A 32-year-old male asked:
Is a dermatologist the best type of doctor to see for skin/swelling and pain around the urethra on my penis? ive seen a urologist who didnt really offer much advice and two dermatologists but none have been able to diagnose my problem yet?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Mark Owolabianswered
Family Medicine 8 years experience
It would be helpful to know what those doctors ruled out when it comes to your condition. I would advise seeing a family doctor on the ground who can hear your story, evaluate the workups performed by the specialists, and coming up with a plan for empiric treatment or referral to another specialist that may offer some insight into the situation.
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Answered Sep 26, 2022
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
Pl see a Urologist at an academic center.
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