How do adults deal with 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).

Can phimosis be cured without surgery in adults?

Phimosis of the prepuce can be treated without performing a circumcision. The most common and most effective treatment option is the local application ofcorticosteroid ointment.

How do you loosen a tight foreskin?

Start stretching exercises on the foreskin, usually best by pulling the foreskin back until it feels tight (but not painful), and holding it back under tension for 10 minutes – usually after a bath or shower twice a day. Warn the patient about paraphimosis.

How can I fix my tight foreskin fast?

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.

Does steroid cream work for tight foreskin?

Topical steroids (a cream, gel or ointment that contains corticosteroids) are sometimes prescribed to treat a tight foreskin. They can help soften the skin of the foreskin, making it easier to retract.

Do steroid creams work for phimosis?

Studies have shown that applying a steroid cream or ointment can help up to 95\% cases of phimosis and help to reduce the inflammation.

Can adults have phimosis?

Adult phimosis may be caused by repeated episodes of balanitis or balanoposthitis. Such infections are commonly due to poor personal hygiene (failure to regularly clean under the foreskin). Phimosis may be a presenting symptom of early diabetes mellitus.

What to do if your foreskin is too tight?

When phimosis is a problem. Topical steroids (a cream, gel or ointment that contains corticosteroids) are sometimes prescribed to treat a tight foreskin. They can help soften the skin of the foreskin, making it easier to retract. Phimosis can cause pain, skin splitting, or a lack of sensation during sex.

How do you treat phimosis during sex?

They can help soften the skin of the foreskin, making it easier to retract. Phimosis can cause pain, skin splitting, or a lack of sensation during sex. Using a condom and lubricants while having sex may make your penis more comfortable.

Does steroid cream for phimosis work for adults?

However, solving phimosis for adults is an entirely different ballgame compared to solving it for children who can adapt much easier to external stimulation. There is no way steroid cream as a standalone solution is going to work to loosen up the foreskin fully.

When should I worry about phimosis in my child?

Immediate treatment is needed in cases where phimosis causes problems such as difficulty urinating. Most uncircumcised baby boys have a foreskin that will not pull back (retract) because it’s still attached to the glans. This is perfectly normal for about the first 2 to 6 years.