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Swifty_1601

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red mark on foreskin
Posted: 02-10-08 15:23pm

hi
im an uncircumized male and this morning i noticed a small redish mark on my foreskin as i pulled it back. also hurts a bit when i pull the foreskin back

just wondered if anyone knew what it is?
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Posted: 02-10-08 18:31pm

it could be a minor infection from a small laceration or skin irritation. Try keeping it as dry as possible and applying a mild antibiotic cream for awhile. If it persists or gets larger, try seeing a doctor. Having an infection close to your urethra can get risky.
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Posted: 02-10-08 18:31pm

it could be a minor infection from a small laceration or skin irritation. Try keeping it as dry as possible and applying a mild antibiotic cream for awhile. If it persists or gets larger, try seeing a doctor. Having an infection close to your urethra can get risky.
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