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strange mark or rash?

I have had a bump about the size of an eraser on the head of my penis for about 2 months now.  Its kind of shiny, does not hurt, sometimes it looks like it is getting better and then doesn't.  I read someone's article earlier that describes it exactly and the doctor or whom ever said it was friction.  I got it after having oral sex from my girlfriend for about 20 minutes and I noticed that her teeth would sometimes rub on that area.  I have been with her for over 2 years and haven't been with anyone else and I am sure she hasn't either.  She doesn't have anything on her and I only have that one spot. I am pretty sure that it is friction but the only thing that concerns me is that I have had it about two months.  I would really like to get rid of it some how and I don't have med. insurance or have $100 to go see a doctor.  I have been looking all over the internet and can only find one thing that describes what I have and that is the friction mark.  I am fairly active in my sexual life and think that may be why it is not healing.  Please let me know what you think and if there is anything that I can do.  I am posting a couple pictures of it.
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thank you, I feel much better now, I researched it on the internet and that looks like it.  Do you have any info on where I should go since I don't have med. insurance at this time.  I live in Birmingham, AL.
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Much relieved to get a more plausible diagnosis, I was a little worried for you.
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Hello,
As the lesion is non itchy and without any symptoms,so it looks more like cherry angioma.

Cherry angiomas are made up of clusters of tiny capillaries at the surface of the skin, forming a small round dome ("papule"), which may be flat topped.

When they first develop, they may be only a tenth of a millimeter in diameter and almost flat, appearing as small red dots.Pls don’t worry as they are harmless.

Treatment options include electrosurgery,cryotherapy and laser treatment.

I sincerely advise you consult a dermatologist and get the diagnosis confirmed.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.
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You can post it in the specialist coloumn,or ask Kindd to comment.This I am mentioning is because the condition is eminently treatable with ext applications of 5FU,if so.
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Erythroplasia of Queyrat is one condition i would like to rule out.Best to get a biopsy,it is worth having a good look at it by a dermatologist.
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