- male
- 24 Years
- 14/08/2025
I'm 24 and dealing with really tight foreskin due to phimosis. I'm really scared of surgery and want to know if there are any other ways to treat it without going under the knife. Can you suggest any non-surgical options that might help?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Steroid creams for phimosis This makes it easier to retract the foreskin without experiencing severe pain or discomfort. Just apply the cream or ointment in the area around the head of the penis twice or thrice a day. After using the ointment for about 2 weeks, gradually and gently try to retract the foreskin.
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Answered 14/08/2025
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