- male
- 29 Years
- 14/08/2025
I'm a 29-year-old male and I've never been able to pull my foreskin back when erect, though I can stretch it to the level shown in the picture when flaccid. My main concerns are do I need surgery or can this be managed with stretching exercises and creams? Also, is this because of a tight foreskin or a short frenulum breve like in the picture?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Get it operated or start proper medication.. To get rid of this problem permanently without any side effects
Dr. Kamran Suggests...
Consult a Urologist
Answered 14/08/2025
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