The surgical removal of the skin covering the tip of the penis (foreskin) is called circumcision. It has various health benefits like better hygiene, fewer chances of urinary tract infections and STDs, prevents many penile problems, and decreased the risk of penile cancer.
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What should be done for white smegma on penis head with rough foreskin?
Query: Hello doctor, I have observed a white smegma on my penis head. There were irritation and red bumps on it before, but I oiled it so now I do not have any pain or irritation. But in the morning the white smegma is still there and my foreskin is hard and rough. What should I do? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your foreskin is hard and rough you may get benefit from removing the foreskin, that is circumcision. I suggest you show it to the urologist nearby and get it done. Read Full »
Can paraphimosis cause swelling after a frenuloplasty?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a frenuloplasty yesterday and the doctor told me that I had to put back my foreskin 24 hours after the operation, but it is impossible for me to do it. My foreskin is big and swollen and the stitches seem to hold it retracted. Is this normal? Or is it paraphimosis? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is your foreskin swollen after the operation or was it swollen before? Was your foreskin tight before surgery or easily retractable? Can you upload a picture of it? Generally, after frenuloplasty, there might be a bit of swelling around the frenulum area. And if it par... Read Full »
What is the treatment for phimosis to help in painless sexual intercourse?
Query: Hi doctor, I think I have phimosis. In a flaccid condition, I can retract my foreskin to a certain level. But when erect, the foreskin goes down only a few inches, and only one fourth of the glans is visible. Is it possible to enjoy painless sex without any treatment? Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.It is better to go for circumcision because sometimes during sex, your foreskin may retract completely and bleed. It may also swell up. Circumcision has a lot of advantages. So, I will recommend circumcision. Read Full »