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What Causes Boils On Penis Tip After Stopped Using Cortisone?
I had developed cuts and dryness on my foreskin. Started using a cortisone cream - soframycin. After a few months , stopped using it and I have developed small boils on my penis at the tip of the foreskin both inside and outside. What is this infection due to ? Why are the boils increasing in number ? What kind of infection is this ?
Fri, 15 May 2020
Hello,
The boils in the penis may be a symptom of a sexually transmitted disease (STD). I suggest to do the STD tests for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The boils in the penis may be a symptom of a sexually transmitted disease (STD). I suggest to do the STD tests for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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