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What Causes The Skin Around The Penis To Swell?

What causes the skin around the penis to swell. Almost double in width same color no difference ..Seems like it s water retention as it dosent hurt but the person was previously hospitalized for dehydration could it be a allergic reaction or something ?
Mon, 19 Jan 2015
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IN short: Skin over there is very sensitive

Explanation: Insect bite/ small cut/bruise/ allergic reaction and many more can cause the foreskin to swell. So, take an antihistaminic for relief. If not please visit a doctor.
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What Causes The Skin Around The Penis To Swell?

Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum IN short: Skin over there is very sensitive Explanation: Insect bite/ small cut/bruise/ allergic reaction and many more can cause the foreskin to swell. So, take an antihistaminic for relief. If not please visit a doctor.