What is Phimosis ?
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Phimosis refers to a tightening of the skin of the foreskin that prevents retraction over the
glans. presented in a simple and easy to understand
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What is Phimosis ?
Phimosis refers to a tightening of the skin of the foreskin that prevents retraction over the glans. There are two typical forms of this tightness, an infant phimosis and the phimotic ring or band.
An infant phimosis has an easily recognizable tubular form, this is common and healthy in infants but occasionally will continue into adulthood. The adult phimosis is a thin contour of skin tissue located towards the front of the inner foreskin and it narrows the opening of the foreskin. A phimotic ring can make retraction of the foreskin over and behind the glans impossible, painful, or difficult, the foreskin may even get stuck behind the glans. This condition is often treated by circumcision, however, there are less invasive procedures depending upon the degree of phimosis, see several urologists for opinions if you have this condition.
For 'simple' phimosis stretching of the foreskin may be a method for treatment, or a method that may work. Steroids and surgery are other options.
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