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I notice a spot on my shaft. i am concern is it was herpes or a hair growing. can you tell me some key difference between the two?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Penis lesions: Herpes is a cluster of blisters that erode to raw skin. Herpes is usually quite painful or causes other nerve symptoms. Hair follicle infection is like a swollen red with possible pustular center.

Answered 5/14/2013

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