My penis is about 6 inches when erect, but I can't pull back the skin fully when it's hard because it feels too tight. When it's around 3 inches, I can retract the skin up to the head. Do I need surgery, exercises, or medication for this?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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This is known as paraphimosis and it's a medical emergency. Immediate treatment is needed to avoid serious complications like restricted blood flow to the penis. A doctor may be able to return the foreskin to its original position. Sometimes surgery to remove the foreskin (circumcision) may be recommended.

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