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A member asked:

Shaved the skin on the penis shaft due to hair yesterday, today just had small spot that popped leaving tiny bit of blood, also other red marks, normal?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Shaving a penis: Probably. But if it becomes painful, swollen or infected you must be seen by your doctor.

Answered 6/6/2013

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