- male
- 20 Years
- 14/08/2025
my foreskin won't pull back without a lot of pain is there any cream or medicine that can help instead of needing surgery
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Topical steroid creams may help retract the foreskin; if ineffective, circumcision remains a definitive treatment.
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Urologist
Answered 14/08/2025
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