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What Could Recurring Dark Purple Line On Penis With Negative Result For Herpes Indicate?
Hi I have had a dark purple line on the right side of my penis wasn't raised or anything went and got tested it eventually came to the surface and just peeled off got a blood test for herpes came back neg now I'm seeing another one have no idea what it is
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello
Thanks for query .The purple line that you see on your penis is a dilated tributary of superficial vein of penis .
It is common and seen in many individuals and does not need to be treated.
It is not going to harm you in any way nor going to have negative effect on your sexual potency.
Dr.Patil.
Thanks for query .The purple line that you see on your penis is a dilated tributary of superficial vein of penis .
It is common and seen in many individuals and does not need to be treated.
It is not going to harm you in any way nor going to have negative effect on your sexual potency.
Dr.Patil.
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