Is there a way to treat phimosis without going through surgery I've heard about stretching exercises and creams but not sure if they actually work or how to do them safely

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Yes, there are non-surgical methods for treating phimosis, including stretching exercises and topical steroid creams. Stretching exercises can help to gradually loosen the foreskin, while topical steroid creams can help reduce inflammation and make the foreskin easier to retract

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I can't pull back my foreskin when I'm erect it hurts if I try to force it, but when it starts going back to flaccid, I can retract it easily since it doesn't feel tight then. Is there any way to fix this without needing surgery?

It sounds like you might have phimosis, a condition where the foreskin is too tight and can't be easily retracted. While surgery (circumcision) is an option, there are non-surgical treatments that can help

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My foreskin won't pull back whether I'm hard or soft should I see a dermatologist or a urologist for this? Also, if surgery is needed, how long does recovery usually take?

You should see a urologist for a non-retractable foreskin (phimosis). If surgery like circumcision is needed, recovery usually takes 1‚Äì2 weeks with minimal downtime.

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My foreskin won't pull back over the head of my penis and I think it might be phimosis. Are there other treatment options besides circumcision? Can I try using a steroid cream first before considering surgery?

circumcision is advised.

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