
Hi Doctor, I Am 27 Years Old And Up Until

I am 27 years old and up until 5 months ago I had absolutely no idea that uncircumcised men were able to retract their foreskin. I never was able or even tried to retract my foreskin all of these years because I never knew that we were supposed to. So when I found out about it 5 months ago I went to my doctor and he prescribed me triamcinolone cream. I applied the cream on the tip of my penis and did my stretching excersizes with q-tips and, to my XXXXXXX I was able to retract my foreskin past my glans on the very first day (something I wasn't able to do before). I stopped doing the streching excersizes after about a week. I started doing it again for about another week but stopped again because I think I was stretching too hard and it caused some painful tears on the ring of my foreskin. I am able to retract fully with a flaccid penis but can only retract over my glans when my penis is erect. When I have an erection my foreskin becomes so tight right after the glans of the penis that I am unable to retract any more.
If I do more stretching and apply the cream will my phimosis completely disappear? Or is it possible that my phimosis can only be corrected half way? Since I was able to stretch it this much to have it be completely retracted while flaccid is it possible that it won't stretch anymore while erect?
also, I was also wondering why causes phimosis? It made me very insecure especially reading online that phimosis is extremely rare and that 99.9% of little boys are able to naturally retract their penis. Why would I be in such a rare category with my foreskin?

I am 27 years old and up until 5 months ago I had absolutely no idea that uncircumcised men were able to retract their foreskin. I never was able or even tried to retract my foreskin all of these years because I never knew that we were supposed to. So when I found out about it 5 months ago I went to my doctor and he prescribed me triamcinolone cream. I applied the cream on the tip of my penis and did my stretching excersizes with q-tips and, to my XXXXXXX I was able to retract my foreskin past my glans on the very first day (something I wasn't able to do before). I stopped doing the streching excersizes after about a week. I started doing it again for about another week but stopped again because I think I was stretching too hard and it caused some painful tears on the ring of my foreskin. I am able to retract fully with a flaccid penis but can only retract over my glans when my penis is erect. When I have an erection my foreskin becomes so tight right after the glans of the penis that I am unable to retract any more.
If I do more stretching and apply the cream will my phimosis completely disappear? Or is it possible that my phimosis can only be corrected half way? Since I was able to stretch it this much to have it be completely retracted while flaccid is it possible that it won't stretch anymore while erect?
also, I was also wondering why causes phimosis? It made me very insecure especially reading online that phimosis is extremely rare and that 99.9% of little boys are able to naturally retract their penis. Why would I be in such a rare category with my foreskin?
You have partial Phimosis and need to get Circumcised
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Based on the facts that you have have posted you seem to have Partial Phimosis.This will never get cured by stretching or any other means. .
Since it is absolutely essential to get Foreskin to get retracted completely over Glans Penis to have a safe penetration of vagina and to have enjoyable sex the only option is to get Circumcised
. It is a very simple surgery carried out as a day care procedure done under local anasthesia and resolve the problem for ever.
Thanks and Regards
DrPatil

You have partial Phimosis and need to get Circumcised
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Hello
Thanks for query
Based on the facts that you have have posted you seem to have Partial Phimosis.This will never get cured by stretching or any other means. .
Since it is absolutely essential to get Foreskin to get retracted completely over Glans Penis to have a safe penetration of vagina and to have enjoyable sex the only option is to get Circumcised
. It is a very simple surgery carried out as a day care procedure done under local anasthesia and resolve the problem for ever.
Thanks and Regards
DrPatil



Results of stretching are not longer lasting.
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The results of stretching are short lasting It will again become tight .
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DrPatil

Results of stretching are not longer lasting.
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The results of stretching are short lasting It will again become tight .
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DrPatil


Is there a cause for phimosis? Why is it that most boys foreskin retracts within the first few years of life and a small percentage doesn't retract?

Is there a cause for phimosis? Why is it that most boys foreskin retracts within the first few years of life and a small percentage doesn't retract?
It is a congenital diffract and is not serious as you think so
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Phimosis is a congenital defect and known to occur in 1-2 percent of population..It is not a serious at all .
You can go ahead with your plan and take a decision later on
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DrPatil

It is a congenital diffract and is not serious as you think so
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Thanks for the follow-up.
Phimosis is a congenital defect and known to occur in 1-2 percent of population..It is not a serious at all .
You can go ahead with your plan and take a decision later on
Thanks and Regards
DrPatil


I know it isn't fatal but it is a physical abnormality right?

I know it isn't fatal but it is a physical abnormality right?
By not serious I mean It is not to be worried for
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It is awry simple and common problem and not to be worried for.
Phimosis is noticed in 2%of population and congenital in origin .
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DrPatil

By not serious I mean It is not to be worried for
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It is awry simple and common problem and not to be worried for.
Phimosis is noticed in 2%of population and congenital in origin .
Thanks and Regards
DrPatil


i can pull it bak entirely when flaccid and clean the penis really well. as long as my penis stays clean would there be any concerns if the foreskin cannot retract entirely while erect?

i can pull it bak entirely when flaccid and clean the penis really well. as long as my penis stays clean would there be any concerns if the foreskin cannot retract entirely while erect?
Circumcision is required to have enjoyable sex
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During intercourse foreskin has to be retracted completely over the glans Penis of erected penis to penetrate vagina . Foreskin acts as a sleeve over the glans during thirsting movements during sex . Friction of the foreskin against vagina gives sensation of sexual satisfaction .
Incomplete retraction of Foreskin gives pain while penetrating vagina and during sex hence circumcision is advised
so that friction of glans penis gives pleasure of sex .
Thanks and Regards
DrPatil

Circumcision is required to have enjoyable sex
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Thanks for follow up
During intercourse foreskin has to be retracted completely over the glans Penis of erected penis to penetrate vagina . Foreskin acts as a sleeve over the glans during thirsting movements during sex . Friction of the foreskin against vagina gives sensation of sexual satisfaction .
Incomplete retraction of Foreskin gives pain while penetrating vagina and during sex hence circumcision is advised
so that friction of glans penis gives pleasure of sex .
Thanks and Regards
DrPatil


Is there seriously no other way I can make the foreskin loosen up? Is there a stronger cream I can use?
It’s just skin. How hard could it be to just permanatly fix this without having to resort to surgery

Is there seriously no other way I can make the foreskin loosen up? Is there a stronger cream I can use?
It’s just skin. How hard could it be to just permanatly fix this without having to resort to surgery
There is no cream that can increase elasticity of Foreskin
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There is no cream or medicine that can increase elasticity of Foreskin .
Circumcision is the best option to resolve the issue for forever .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr Patil.

There is no cream that can increase elasticity of Foreskin
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Thanks for follow up .
There is no cream or medicine that can increase elasticity of Foreskin .
Circumcision is the best option to resolve the issue for forever .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr Patil.


Also, if we don't need a foreskin why are we biologically born with one?

Also, if we don't need a foreskin why are we biologically born with one?
Triamcenalone is a steroid cream recompiled for fungal infection
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Triamcenalone is a steroid cream generally prescribed for genital fungal infection .Since it has greasy base it acts as a lubricant giving a soothing effect and helps to increase elasticity temporarily .It is not retraction during flaccid state but it is important whether it is retracted over glans penis after erection to facilitate painless penetration of vagina ,
I have already explained role of Foreskin during sexual intercourse but when the said purpose is defeated due to congenital diffect (Phimosis ) it needs to be excised by surgery of Circumcision to have a pleasure of sex .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr Patil.

Triamcenalone is a steroid cream recompiled for fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up.
Triamcenalone is a steroid cream generally prescribed for genital fungal infection .Since it has greasy base it acts as a lubricant giving a soothing effect and helps to increase elasticity temporarily .It is not retraction during flaccid state but it is important whether it is retracted over glans penis after erection to facilitate painless penetration of vagina ,
I have already explained role of Foreskin during sexual intercourse but when the said purpose is defeated due to congenital diffect (Phimosis ) it needs to be excised by surgery of Circumcision to have a pleasure of sex .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr Patil.


what are the chances that the circumsition procedure will have a lasting and serious effect regarding penile infection or erections or sensitiivity?

what are the chances that the circumsition procedure will have a lasting and serious effect regarding penile infection or erections or sensitiivity?
There are no side effects of Circumcision
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Circumcision exposes glans penis to atmosphere which gets keratinised within few months making it desensitised to certain extent this makes intercourse prolonged and one can enjoy sex for a loner duration than a person with intact foreskin. It also makes glans less susceptible to infection and cancer .This is the reason why Penile infection and cancer of the penis are uncommon in Muslim community who get Circumcised in early childhood
.
Thanks and Regards
Dr Patil

There are no side effects of Circumcision
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up
Circumcision exposes glans penis to atmosphere which gets keratinised within few months making it desensitised to certain extent this makes intercourse prolonged and one can enjoy sex for a loner duration than a person with intact foreskin. It also makes glans less susceptible to infection and cancer .This is the reason why Penile infection and cancer of the penis are uncommon in Muslim community who get Circumcised in early childhood
.
Thanks and Regards
Dr Patil



It is a general statement
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Not every person with untreated Phimosis will have cancer of penis
The incidence of developing cancer in patients with untreated Phimosis and bad genital hygiene are more than normal individual.
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DrPatil

It is a general statement
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Not every person with untreated Phimosis will have cancer of penis
The incidence of developing cancer in patients with untreated Phimosis and bad genital hygiene are more than normal individual.
Thanks and Regards
DrPatil

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