My foreskin is really tight and it's causing me discomfort. I don't want to go for surgery are there any other ways to loosen or remove the foreskin naturally? What can I do to fix this without an operation?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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Topical steroids and stretching exercises are first-line‚Äîsurgery is needed only if medical therapy fails.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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A detailed evaluation will help decide the best course of action.

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