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adolescence Phimosis & Treatment options
WHAT IS PHIMOSIS
Phimosis, an overly tight foreskin, affects a considerable portion of the male population. This condition can lead to discomfort, pain, infections and other complications if left untreated. If you have symptoms of phimosis please contact us today for a consultation. Phimosis is a condition where the foreskin is uncomfortable being retracted or cannot be fully pulled back from around the tip of the penis.
It can result in painful erections, difficulty with urination, infections, and other complications. A number of phimosis treatments are available, including topical steroid cream, preputioplasty (foreskin preserving surgery – if suitable) and circumcision. The normal course of treatment typically includes assessment, conservative intervention such as topical creams, and then circumcision if necessary and/or desired.
What Causes Phimosis?
Gentle Procedures Clinic offer treatment options for phimosis including conservative measures that preserve the foreskin, as well as circumcision.
SYMPTOMS OF PHIMOSIS
- Inability to retract the foreskin
- Redness or discoloration
- Swelling or inflammation
- Soreness
- Painful urination
- Pain with erections or with sexual activity
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO SEEK TREATMENT
There are several different reasons why phimosis may develop, including the following:
Poor Hygiene:
Not cleaning the genital area thoroughly could lead to an infection. While it may sometimes feel painful or irritating to clean the area, this is important in preventing infections.
Infection:
Scarring, infection, inflammation. Balanitis is an inflammation of the glans, or head of the penis. This could potentially cause phimosis. Infections could also include sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Skin conditions:
This could include eczema, psoriasis, lichen planus, and lichen sclerosus. When it affects your penis, lichen sclerosus is known as penile lichen sclerosus or balanitis xerotic obliterans (BXO). Symptoms can include white spots or patches on the foreskin, and the skin may become itchy and easily torn.
Phimosis can also just occur naturally. Sometimes, it is unclear as to why it occurs in some boys and not others. Adolescent phimosis can be treated with steroid ointment.