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What Causes Painful Rash On Testicle?

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Posted on Mon, 10 Aug 2015
Question: I have a rash on my testicles It is sore and painful. Is it syphilis?
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Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
it could be syphillis

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for your question.
This could be a syphillis chancre. That is the characteristic finding on the skin with syphillis. You need to see a doctor as soon as possible and be tested for syphillis and other sexually transmitted infections so that you can be prescribed the appropriate treatment.
Don't delay see a doctor right away.
Let me know if you have further questions.
Dr. Robinson
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.

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What Causes Painful Rash On Testicle?

Brief Answer: it could be syphillis Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for your question. This could be a syphillis chancre. That is the characteristic finding on the skin with syphillis. You need to see a doctor as soon as possible and be tested for syphillis and other sexually transmitted infections so that you can be prescribed the appropriate treatment. Don't delay see a doctor right away. Let me know if you have further questions. Dr. Robinson