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What Causes Phimosis, Irritation And Cracks Inside The Foreskin?
Hi doctor,about two weeks ago I found irritation in my Penis in side the fore skin.I thought it could be some minor infection due to dirty underwear because of sweat but later on I see cracks on the inner side of my foreskin and also that my foreskin would not slide down when erect. Along with this I noticed some whitish Cream like formation on the head of my organ every morning inside the foreskin. It had a few red patches which were quite sensitive. I have been washing my penis with clean water it has reduced the symptoms a bit the irritation and itchiness is still there, it keeps coming back. Could you please explain what is the reason of this. Also what medicine should I apply to get rid of it. I had the same problem 2 or 3 years back but It went away I dont remember whether I had put any medicine or not. I am 73 years old. I am worried about it. Two or three years back I was diagnosed to have border case diabetes. Lately for the past 3 or 4 months I have been taking sugar and sweet deserts normally. I do not have any bad habits. Could you please
As per my clinical experience, there are no reasons for phimosis development, which is excess of foreskin with difficult retraction over glans penis. The severe phimosis issue causes: - Painful retraction of foreskin during penile erection - Inability to clean the area under foreskin - Collection of smegma (white stuff) under foreskin - Recurrent urinary infection - Balanitis - Difficult intercourse - Cracking of foreskin, burning or ulcer development in some cases
The circumcision is the only and best remedy for this condition once your blood sugar is under control and you are fit physically to undergo the surgical procedure.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Phimosis, Irritation And Cracks Inside The Foreskin?
Hello, As per my clinical experience, there are no reasons for phimosis development, which is excess of foreskin with difficult retraction over glans penis. The severe phimosis issue causes: - Painful retraction of foreskin during penile erection - Inability to clean the area under foreskin - Collection of smegma (white stuff) under foreskin - Recurrent urinary infection - Balanitis - Difficult intercourse - Cracking of foreskin, burning or ulcer development in some cases The circumcision is the only and best remedy for this condition once your blood sugar is under control and you are fit physically to undergo the surgical procedure. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon