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Dry Painful Foreskin And Sometimes It Is Itchy

Hi doctor . The top of my foreskin is dry and painful when i pull it down or have sex and sometimes its itchy? I am 17.
Wed, 8 Jun 2011
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Urologist 's  Response
You may be having infection in the preputial region...called balanoposthitis...being a Urologist...I advise you get circumcision done to avoid this infection to spread further..
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General & Family Physician Dr. Wiquar Ahmed's  Response
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The first question is if you are able to get your foreskin back completely or not and have complaints of recurrent urinary infection with dryness of skin then the best solution to this is to remove the foreskin surgically as practised in muslim community called as circumsession. for temporary basis you may use some antifungals like lobate-g
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Psychiatrist Dr. Prof. Jagadeesan's  Response
You seem to be having infection of the region. Get help from physician and if the problem is recurrent go for a circumcision.....good luck
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Dry Painful Foreskin And Sometimes It Is Itchy

You may be having infection in the preputial region...called balanoposthitis...being a Urologist...I advise you get circumcision done to avoid this infection to spread further..