I'm 24 and dealing with really tight foreskin due to phimosis is there any non-surgical way to treat this? I'm worried about my condition and curious if stretching or creams might help instead of going straight to surgery.

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Another effective alternate cure for phimosis is topical corticosteroids in the form of creams, ointments, or gels. Using these steroid creams for phimosis about 6-8 weeks improves the condition of phimosis in most cases. Topical steroids work by reducing the inflammation and loosening the foreskin.

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What are the other ways to treat phimosis without surgery and does the surgical option hurt a lot

Phimosis, a condition where the foreskin is too tight to retract, can be treated without surgery with topical steroid creams and stretching exercises. Surgical options, like circumcision, are also available, and while pain is possible, it's often mild to moderate and manageable with pain relief.

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