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Can a red spot around the head of the penis, painless, itchless, be any std (like herpes) ? it's been there for a week

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Fungal Infection: First: herpes is very painful and is not red. Second, without itch it is difficult to say what you have. The two most common possibilities would be ringworm or a fungus...Or a staph infection. But, staph should cause some other symptoms like swelling. If it persists you should see a doctor.

Dr Rinker agreed

Answered 8/2/2017

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A member asked:

Can a red spot around the head of the penis, painless, itchless, be any std (like herpes) ? it's been there for a week

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Rinker agreed

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