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Is Red Mark on My Penis an STD?

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i have a red spot on the head of my penis along with red mark on the other side and both are sensitive to the touch. i just noticed it this morning and i am unsure weather to worry or not. I remember masterbaiting yesterday and not showering after but other then that i do not see what could have caused this and i do not think it is a STD because i am 16 and i have not had sex yet. can someone help me.


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replied March 21st, 2006
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A red spot on the head of the penis can indicate an inflammation caused by mechanical trauma due to masturbation complicated with a local bacteria infection. You can consult your family physician about ceasing the masturbation for a while and using warm water with soap for local hygiene. If these suggestions don’t seem to help, you can ask for more information about local treatment with antibiotic balsams. Or you can always seek the expert advice of an urologist for a visual examination of the affected area.
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