The skin that covers the tip of the penis is called foreskin or prepuce. A number of pathological conditions can affect this skin, which can be treated by surgically removing the foreskin called circumcision.
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I can only partially retract my foreskin when erect. Can I get my wife pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, I can retract my foreskin of penis in flaccid state, but when erect I cannot pull it back. Only 25% of glans will be seen when I pull it in erect state. What is the treatment for this? Will surgery or medicine or stretching exercises be effective? Also, can I make my wife pregnant with... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The problem you have mentioned is quite a normal phenomenon and not a problem. Most of them cannot retract their foreskin fully while penis is in full erection. If in flaccid position you have normal urination, then it is fine and no surgical illness present. You can mak... Read Full »
Can brown spot in the foreskin possibly be a cancerous lesion?
Query: Hello doctor, I would like to get a second opinion and ask a few more questions regarding the condition that I have on my foreskin. I am 43 years old and I have two brown spots on my foreskin. They are there for about one to two years, possibly longer. They do not itch, or bleed, or change in size. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your queries and attachment. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You are having viral warts on your preputial skin. You need to contact your local dermatologist. There are several methods of managing viral warts. That may be electrocau... Read Full »
How long should I continue taking Fluconazole for pain in penile head and foreskin?
Query: Hello doctor, I was struggling with reddening, itching, and tenderness on the penis head and under the foreskin. I self-diagnosed a fungal infection and started applying Candid B cream twice a day for a week. With a slow recovery, I decided to take oral medication for the same. My pharmacist sugges... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Get physically examined and investigated to rule out any medical condition and treat accordingly. Take medicine only under prescription and close observation of the doctor. Check vitals. Drink plenty of water and fluids. Maintain strict hygiene. Wear loose cotton c... Read Full »
Do I need to retract foreskin during intercourse?
Query: Hello doctor, I got married three months back. And since then, I am not able to have sex with my wife. I am not able to retract my foreskin when erect, and the head of the penis is not visible. I can only retract it less than 1 cm. The foreskin on the penis is very soft, and I cannot roll it back. W... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you are not able to retract the foreskin over the tip of the penis, then most likely the skin is tight and it is due to phimosis. Though to make a diagnosis, evaluation is needed. This is a surgical condition, but it can be treated easily. Circumcision... Read Full »
I am experiencing a pimple-like brownish-white bump on my penis. What are they?
Query: Hello doctor. On my penis, I have a little pimple-like lump that is brownish-white. I believe it is known as the foreskin. It is directly beneath the head but before the shaft. It has been there for over six months. It was red, bloated, and ached at first. It also had a white head that took a very l... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed the provided image as well as your history (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). On the glans penis, there seems to be an umbilicated lesion. A comedone (blackhead) or sebaceous hyperplasia (increased size of the sebaceous gland) would b... Read Full »
I have redness in the penis and foreskin attachment. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, Why is my penis foreskin attached to the backside of the tip? Please suggest some ointment or oral medicine. There is no irritation sometimes, only it becomes reddish and it disappears after applying Clotrimazole. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. If the issue is resolved with Clotrimazole cream, it might be attributed to a fungal infection. Follow these steps for management: Opt for loose cotton innerwear. Preven... Read Full »
Is painful retraction during erection a concerning issue?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a medical student, and I came across phimosis. My prepuce can be retracted easily and normally but when I get erect it does not retracts on own and even if I do it forcibly it gets stuck around corona which is painful. Is this a problem? If yes can I do something on my own and if I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello. Welcome to the icliniq.com. In a flaccid state, the foreskin can be retracted back over the shaft of the penis easily even in phimosis case. However, you have a problem in erection state as well, and hence you have mild degree phimosis. For that topical steroid cream can be used after consu... Read Full »
Is circumcision necessary if I cannot retract my foreskin?
Query: Hi doctor,I can stretch my penis foreskin completely and I wash it every day. But, I noticed that during erection I am unable to retract my foreskin. I feel that I am suffering from phimosis. What can I do now? Do I need to undergo circumcision? I have seen the procedure on the internet and it looks... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think you should undergo circumcision, because it may cause complication like paraphimosis later. Circumcision is a very simple and minor operation, though it looks horrifying to you. It will be done under anesthesia, and so you will not have any pain. Yes, you wil... Read Full »
I have white patches on the foreskin and penis tip. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 36 years old, noncircumcised male. I have a white patch on the inner side of my foreskin. and on the tip of the penis. I noticed it when the bridle got very short and I felt pain when retracting the foreskin for washing. It does not itch or pain but it goes around the foreskin. My... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern. Perhaps you have lichen simplex et atrophicus (LSeA). I request you to kindly upload a few images of the affected area so that I am able to confirm and guide you better. I hope this helps. Thank you. Read Full »
My son's penis tip is very narrow. How to manage it?
Query: Hi doctor, My 2 year old son's penis tip has a very narrow opening. The foreskin at the bottom part is quite flexible, but it seems to be attached to the inner meatus at the tip. When I try to pull back the foreskin for cleaning gently, the inner meatus is hardly visible. Earlier, he used to have ba... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This phenomenon is known as phimosis. Most of the time, steroid ointment will help. In your case, it has helped. So, do not worry even if the opening is small as long as there is no ballooning of the prepuce. You can get a circumcision if you want to get rid of this prob... Read Full »
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