my foreskin is really tight at the tip and it's causing discomfort is there any treatment for phimosis other than surgery what options do i have

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Phimosis is a condition where the foreskin can't be pulled back from the head of the penis. It's normal in babies and small children, and they usually grow out of it. It can also be caused by infections, scar tissue, and skin diseases, and may need to be treated with steroid cream or surgery

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