Zipper injury is one of the most common types of penile injury in males. This is most commonly seen in young children. This causes injury to the foreskin or penile skin due to compression and entrapment. Bleeding, swelling, and bruising are the common complications of this type of injury.
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I have a small tear from my trouser zip. Please suggest medicines to heal this.
Query: Hi doctor, I obtained a small tear from a trousers zip some years back. Although the incision is minor, the inside skin tends to appear randomly. This has affected my confidence immensely. I am not sexually active, and I am single. I have also tested for urinary tract infections, but all results hav... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A few years back, it must have healed by now. The tear usually heals within a week, and the wound gets completely normal in three months. The zipper tear can create trauma, and we get worried when every time tries to close the zip. It would... Read Full »
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