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Is The Inability To Retract Foreskin Apart From Recent Itching A Serious Concern?

I cannot retract my foreskin much. But it has never been a problem while masturbating or having sex in the past. Recently it itches a lot and I think i have developed rashes on the glans. And the foreskin seems to be irritated and sometimes a little red and swollen. I have been self-treating with surfaz sn and coconut oil and warm water with salt. Its been going on for about 3 months now. Please suggest how to solve it without a surgery.
Sat, 2 Sep 2023
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Hello,

Take care of your hygiene and clean the smegma. Poor hygiene can cause infection, inflammation and scarring. It causes itching and pain. You should use topical cream to massage it on the foreskin, thus making it soft. You can use ointment and cream like Clobetasol propionate to massage the foreskin and slowly stretch the foreskin, be gentle with yourself and do not pull it when it starts hurting.

If the ointment and stretching does not help and the symptoms remain persistent you should get clinically examined by a Urologist or Surgeon to diagnose whether it is phimosis or para-phimosis. If need be you will be recommended to get surgery done.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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Is The Inability To Retract Foreskin Apart From Recent Itching A Serious Concern?

Hello, Take care of your hygiene and clean the smegma. Poor hygiene can cause infection, inflammation and scarring. It causes itching and pain. You should use topical cream to massage it on the foreskin, thus making it soft. You can use ointment and cream like Clobetasol propionate to massage the foreskin and slowly stretch the foreskin, be gentle with yourself and do not pull it when it starts hurting. If the ointment and stretching does not help and the symptoms remain persistent you should get clinically examined by a Urologist or Surgeon to diagnose whether it is phimosis or para-phimosis. If need be you will be recommended to get surgery done. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician