- Male
- 33 Years
- 14/08/2025
my foreskin won't pull back over the head of my penis and I'm 33 is there any way to fix this without surgery
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A detailed evaluation will help decide the best course of action.
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Urologist
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I'm worried because I've noticed a cut under the foreskin of my penis and I'm not sure if it's a wart or something else. I'm confused about which specialist to consultshould I see a gynecologist, a surgeon, or a sexologist? Can you please help me understand what kind of doctor would be best to approach for this issue?
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