Dr. Saurabh Subhash Pandya
Urology
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am a 24-year-old male. I am afraid that I might be suffering from phimosis. My foreskin is too intact that it covers the whole penis, without retracting even during the time of erection. There is no problem while erection, masturbation or urinating. It is just that my foreskin is too intact that it covers my whole penis and I get to see no glans penis, as it is totally covered by my foreskin. My foreskin starts to retract from the middle of my penis. I am so afraid that this might affect my sex life. Please help.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
You can try to retract foreskin daily during bathing, a little more every day. If this does not work or is painful, better get a circumcision done. This will ensure there is no problem during intercourse. It is a small surgery done by urologist or surgeon.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
Is there any other way than surgery? A steroid or an ointment?
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Steroids usually do not help. You can dilate the opening a little more every day and apply plain mild cream.
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