I Am Having Problem With My Penis Skin, Cant Pull Back The Skin On Erection

Posted on Wed, 16 Apr 2025

Question: Hi, i am having problem with my penis skin, cant pull back the skin on erection, Seems extra skin on non erected penis. I can feel stretch on skin on top of penis, specially after intercourse.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding phimosis

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Difficulty in pulling back foreskin is called phimosis. Is this of recent onset? or has it been like this always?

Hope to assist you further with your query.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (58 minutes later)

No, it was perfectly fine before, but now i am having this problem. What are the treatment options or remedies to deal with it

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (6 hours later)

I am still waiting for my answer, any possibility i ll get that answer anytime soon, what are the options to treat phimosis... any cream or ointment for it

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding phimosis

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Perhaps you have a candida or yeast infection which can sometimes lead to difficulty in retracting prepare. I suggest you to take an oral antifungal e.g Fluconazole 15omg tablet once a day for 3 days. In addition I suggest you to apply a topical antifungal cream e.g clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily for a week.
Another possibility is that of balanitis xerotica obliterans (BXO) but it requires circumcision as a definite treatment.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng