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After getting stressed or nervous over something, the next day my penis head & inside of foreskin are red & inflamed. it passes after a day or so. why?

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Dr. Fuad Farah answered

Need to be looke at: Do you take any medications or over- the-counter medications when you are stressed. Have a dermatologist examine the area when it occurs.

Answered 4/30/2013

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A member asked:

After getting stressed or nervous over something, the next day my penis head & inside of foreskin are red & inflamed. it passes after a day or so. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Fuad Farah answered

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