- Male
- 20 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm 20 and I've been having some trouble with my foreskin being too tight. It's gotten to the point where I can't have intercourse because of it. I'm really worried and wondering what I can do to help pull it back fully. What's the best way to deal with this issue?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
-A tight foreskin, known as phimosis, can be managed with gentle stretching exercises over time or by using a steroid cream as prescribed by a doctor. In some cases, if these methods don't work, a minor procedure like a circumcision or preputioplasty may
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Urologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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