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What is the main cause of phimosis?

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What is the main cause of phimosis?

Pathologic, or true, phimosis has several different etiologies. The most common cause is infection, such as posthitis, balanitis, or a combination of the two (balanoposthitis). Diabetes mellitus may predispose to such infections. Adult circumcision is most commonly performed to correct phimosis.

What is the fastest way to cure phimosis?

Phimosis stretching Use a topical steroid cream to help massage and soften the foreskin so that it’s easier to retract. A prescription ointment or cream with 0.05 percent clobetasol propionate (Temovate) is usually recommended for this. Don’t wait too long to get medical help.

What are signs of phimosis?

With phimosis, you might also have the following signs:

  • In the bathroom. Your foreskin will expand when you pee, like a balloon.
  • When you have sex. You might have pain with an erection.
  • Infections. You may get urinary tract infections.
  • Foreskin pain. You notice that your foreskin hurts.
  • White ring.

Is phimosis a problem in adulthood?

This condition is called phimosis. Most cases of phimosis resolve before adolescence, but it’s possible for the condition to last into adulthood. Although there aren’t any serious health complications related to phimosis, it’s associated with conditions that can cause soreness, swelling, and difficulty urinating.

What phimosis looks like?

What is Phimosis? Phimosis is defined as the inability to retract the skin (foreskin or prepuce) covering the head (glans) of the penis. Phimosis may appear as a tight ring or “rubber band” of foreskin around the tip of the penis, preventing full retraction.

At what age is phimosis a problem?

Phimosis is a condition in which the foreskin can’t be retracted (pulled back) from around the tip of the penis. A tight foreskin is common in baby boys who aren’t circumcised, but it usually stops being a problem by the age of 3. Phimosis can occur naturally or be the result of scarring.

How do you fix phimosis?

There are three treatment options:

  1. Continue to “wait and see” if the phimosis will go away on its own.
  2. Use a steroid cream to help stretch the foreskin.
  3. Have surgery to partially or completely remove the foreskin (circumcision).

How do you catch phimosis?

Causes of this condition Phimosis can occur naturally. It’s unclear why it occurs in some boys but not others. The condition can also occur if the foreskin is forcibly retracted before it’s ready. This can harm the skin and cause scarring, making it more difficult to retract the foreskin later on.

Does Vaseline help phimosis?

What are the main treatments? A doctor can manually retract the foreskin under local or general anaesthesia. You may also be shown how to gradually retract the foreskin after a bath, using petroleum jelly (Vaseline) or some other form of lubrication. But if the problem persists, circumcision may be necessary.

What does phimosis mean in terms of medical terms?

Phimosis From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Phimosis is a condition in which the foreskin of the penis cannot stretch to allow it to be pulled back past the glans. A balloon-like swelling under the foreskin may occur with urination.

How is phimosis different from non retractable foreskin?

Phimosis is a tight ring of foreskin often made of scar tissue preventing retraction of the foreskin. It may be primary, or secondary to recurrent infection. It may produce urinary obstruction with ballooning of the foreskin. Phimosis is different than having a non-retractable foreskin, which is normal in many boys.

When does a person develop a phimosis ring?

The disorder is also known as Primary Phimosis. In case of Acquired Phimosis, the patient develops a phimosis ring after his birth. The foreskin becomes difficult to stretch. The disease is also called Secondary Phimosis. Some of the main problems associated with Phimosis are :

How is corticosteroid therapy used to treat phimosis?

Topical corticosteroid therapy: This is an effective treatment in most males. These topical ointments are used to help soften the tight foreskin around the penis, so the foreskin may be easily retracted. Your provider will demonstrate how to apply the ointment to the tight ring of foreskin and/or head of the penis.

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