What Are The Effects of Phimosis?
A tight foreskin or phimosis prevents the head of the penis (glans penis) from being cleaned. This can lead to:
- Infections of the foreskin and penis head (glans)
- Painful tears of the foreskin which may affect sexual enjoyment.
- Prevent the detection of early cancer of the penis.
When Should You Consider Circumcision?
If the foreskin cannot be retracted to expose the glans penis, treatment should be considered. Circumcision is the most common method to treat phimosis.
What are the alternatives to circumcision for Phimosis?
An alternative to circumcision for phimosis is using topical steroid cream and foreskin stretching. This can be successful in 70-90% of cases.
