Any deviation from the normal human anatomy causes disfigurement causing cosmetic concern, profoundly impacting an individual's mental well-being due to social stigmas. Such cosmetic disfigurement can be congenital and acquired. Skin diseases like vitiligo, burns, birthmark, cleft lip and palate, disfigurement due to road accidents, keloids, scarring, eczema, severe acne, leprosy, chickenpox, etc., are few examples. Various cosmetic treatments, reconstructive surgeries, and plastic surgeries help overcome the social stigma and replace the loss of function in some instances.
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Why my vulva remains pooping out?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 24 year old female. I have been masturbating since last seven years for an average of twice a week or less. I found my vulva is popping out that is, labia majora and labia minora. I am not sexually active and have not had sex with any one yet. Why does the organ pop out? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I got to know about your concern. I had a look at the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and I feel that it is just minimal hypertrophy of labia minora. Such excess growth of labia minora is possible. Nothing needs to be done if it is no... Read Full »
Why can I only retract half of my foreskin?
Query: Hello doctor, I can retract my foreskin in flaccid state, but in erect position I am not able to retract it. Sometimes, I can retract it up to half of glans, but then it starts hurting. What is this condition called? Should I go for circumcision or any other surgery? Or can this be treated by medici... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is it acquired or suffering with the issue from childhood? Revert back with the details to a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist Read Full »