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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
uncircumcised penis problem
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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uncircumcised penis problem
by keith86, May 03, 2005 12:00AM
Hi, I am 19 years old and I am unable to clean under my foreskin due to the fact that it does not retract. I have read that the foreskin supposed to retract by early age, but it still hasnt happened for me. This worries me because I am afraid of developing infection and I've had slight itching problem due to the fact that it is so hard to clean. I am unable to reach all the 'smegma' and clean it all out. When I pull it back, clearly it is not seperated fully and pain stops me from trying to forcefully pull it. What should I do about it?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, May 04, 2005 12:00AM
, May 04, 2005 12:00AM
You should see a urologist. You may need a minor surgical procedure or even a circumcision, but if there is some nonsurgical way of loosening your foreskin, the urologist will be able to tell you about it. If the foreskin remains too tight, you are correct in being concerned that it might lead to infection, pain, and so forth. This is not an emergency, but you ought to look into it.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (1)
by asecret, Feb 14, 2008 08:09PM
A related discussion, what is it? was started.
by WhyMe201, Jul 31, 2008 05:21PM
A related discussion, What are these things growing on my skin. was started.
