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A 20-year-old male asked:

Why does my penis have a red rash with little bumps on the head of my penis and it also itches every once a while?

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Dr. David Sneid
Endocrinology 43 years experience
Don't know: Because we can see the problem on the internet. Let your physician take a look at it to be sure.
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