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My boyfriend has red bumps that look like a rash on the head of his penis. what could it be?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See doctor: He should really see a doctor if this has been present for more than a week to check it out.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

My boyfriend has red bumps that look like a rash on the head of his penis. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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