Question 1

does phimosis affect penis size?

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Yes: As the penile skin forms scar it may prevent it from full erection.  Early phimosis can be treated medically but if it's severe or doesn't respond you should consider circumcision.

Question 2

my flaccid penis look small within 2 inches and erect around 5 inches. is it normal size?.i have phimosis also.

Accepted Answer

Penis Length: You are longer than average. The average erect penis is 4.5 inches.

Question 3

yeah i have been to the doctors and he said that its possible i have phimosis he tried to retract my foreskin himself and couldn't so chances are i do have phimosis but im still waiting on a urology check up how can they help size tho ?

Accepted Answer

: Urologist likely recommends a circumcision.

Question 4

what is phimosis?

Accepted Answer

Skin scarring: It is thickening and scarring of the foreskin. It usually causes symptoms such as pain and discomfort. It becomes difficult to retract over the head of penis causing erections and sexual activity to become painful. It may also become infected requiring topical creams or oral antibiotics to treat.

Question 5

what causes phimosis?

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Inflammation: Phimosis is thickening and narrowing the foreskin which causes pain and discomfort with retraction of the foreskin. The skin can become red, tender, and tight restricting its retraction over the glans penis (head of the penis). Forecful retraction, chronic infections of the foreskin, trauma to the foreskin, and uncontrolled diabetes can causes phimosis.

Question 6

how to cure phimosis?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: This condition can be normal through adolescence and often resolves by itself. However, if at age 19 it is interfering with your ability to urinate, if it is painful, or if it hinders you in other ways then, you should seek treatment. There are both surgical as well as nonsurgical options. Check with your physician or urologist for the best one in your case.

Question 7

how is phimosis treated?

Accepted Answer

Topical creams: It is usually treated with topical creams placed on the foreskin directly. These creams may include steroids, antifungal creams, or a combination of both. If all these conservative measures fail, then a circumcision may be necessary.

Question 8

how do you get phimosis?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation.: In adults, inflammation of the foreskin can cause a scarring reaction that restricts its normal elasticity. Inflammation can be caused by infections of the skin, chronic irritation from poor hygiene, and injury to the foreskin or small tears. Skin problem such as lichen sclerosis can also affect the skin. If it restricts erections or impedes the urine stream, circumcision may be necessary.

Question 9

what causes phimosis in men?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: In general, if the foreskin was normal and completely retractile, phimosis occurs due to inflammation.  Causes of such inflammation vary, but include trauma, bacterial and parasitic infections, bug bites, etc.

Question 10

i have severe phimosis, help me?

Accepted Answer

See urologist or ...: Severe phimosis means having a long, tight, non-retractable foreskin, which can be greatly benefited from circumcision. So, go to see urologist or surgeon for confirmation and decide... Best wish ...

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