I have partial phimosis where my foreskin doesn't retract during an erection but works fine when flaccid. Is there a way to treat this without surgery? Can you suggest any home remedies or medications that might help?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Yes, there are non-surgical approaches to treating partial phimosis. These include gentle stretching exercises, topical steroid creams, and maintaining good penile hygiene. If the condition is mild, daily gentle retraction of the foreskin may be enough

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Answered 14/08/2025

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