- male
- 25 Years
- 14/08/2025
my foreskin won't pull back properly because of phimosis are there any treatments that don't involve surgery? i'm worried and want to know my options
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Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Urologist
Answered 14/08/2025
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I've been dealing with phimosis and heard steroid creams might help which ones actually work and how do you use them properly? Is surgery the only option if the creams don't help, or are there other treatments? How long does it usually take to see improvement with the creams?
Steroid creams can be an effective conservative treatment for phimosis, reducing inflammation and loosening the foreskin to facilitate retraction. Betamethasone, hydrocortisone, and triamcinolone are commonly used according to Medscape. Surgery is generally considered the gold standard for adults, while creams and stretching exercises are often tried first. Improvement with steroid creams can be seen within 4-8 weeks, with a higher success rate when combined with stretching exercises.
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I've had phimosis since birth and I'm not sure how to treat it. Can you tell me what works better steroid creams or surgery? I live in Bangalore and would like to know the best option for me.
Steroid creams work in early phimosis—if ineffective, surgery is best; consult a dermatologist or urologist in Bangalore.
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