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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