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 have phimosis. Will there be any problems in the future?
Query: Hello doctor,I think I have phimosis. The foreskin does not go back and head of the penis does not come out. I am 21. I got to know just now that it should retract. Till now I did not have any problem in urinating. No infection till now. Please suggest is there any problem in future? And if yes what... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have a tight prepuce that does not retract. Your preputial orifice is not so narrow as to cause difficulty in urination. However, you run the risk of paraphimosis in which your foreskin may get retracted and form a constriction ring causing the glans to swell. This oc... Read Full »