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How To Treat Painful, Tight Foreskin?

Hi, I am 27yrs Male, I have a tight foreskin on my penis and it is very painful if goes behind during erection. From past, about ten days i have itching sensation around my penis head region. I am afraid it could well be Herpes infection. But not sure. Please suggest me how do i go about this. I really need some help regarding this.
Thu, 21 Jan 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in.

1. Many people have a tight fore skin. A non retractable fore skin is called phimosis and is treated surgically.

2. However if the foreskin is retractable and tight then there is no need of surgery.

3. You can try to retract the foreskin slowly after applying lubrication jelly and doing this regularly will decrease the tightening of foreskin.

4. Please wash the under surface of foreskin regularly to avoid infection which can cause itching in the area.

5. Herpes infection causes cluster of rashes and if there is no symptoms then it is unlikely. Please do not worry.
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How To Treat Painful, Tight Foreskin?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. 1. Many people have a tight fore skin. A non retractable fore skin is called phimosis and is treated surgically. 2. However if the foreskin is retractable and tight then there is no need of surgery. 3. You can try to retract the foreskin slowly after applying lubrication jelly and doing this regularly will decrease the tightening of foreskin. 4. Please wash the under surface of foreskin regularly to avoid infection which can cause itching in the area. 5. Herpes infection causes cluster of rashes and if there is no symptoms then it is unlikely. Please do not worry.