Question 1

the end of my foreskin keeps splitting in places ?

Accepted Answer

Topical steroids: Is more common in uncircumcised men. Topical betamethazone 0.5% applied twice a day to the affected areas works well. This will improve the elasticity to the foreskin. Sometimes it is a local fungal infection and topical Mycolog II would be affective as it also has Nystatin and a steroid Triamcinalone also for twice a day application. See your family care doc.

Question 2

my foreskin is splitting and painful.  i have treated it with antifungal and itching has stopped.  how do i heal the splits?

Accepted Answer

See a physician: You should see your doctor to make sure you do not need antibiotics or other treatment.

Question 3

my foreskin around my penis keeps on spliiting and now the skin feels different on my foreskin to the point where i cannot pull my foreskin back.?

Accepted Answer

Irritation: This sounds like it could be some form of contact dermatitis.  If you are using latex condoms you may have developed an allergy to them.  There are also other possible explanations. So i would suggest you have your doctor have a look and investigate your history.

Question 4

my foreskin is cracked and has painful vertical splitting on the skin, how can i cure and prevent this, its not an std, thanks.?

Accepted Answer

Hmmmm: Doesnt sound like an std but no guarantees.  It sounds like some sort of an irritation such as friction without proper lubrication, or more likely, from applying some type of gel, lotion, soap, etc which severely irritated your skin.  I would recommend only using aquaphor or shea butter cream to the area for a few days and avoiding any other activity until resolves.  See dr. If not better in 5 day.

Question 5

what is foreskin?

Accepted Answer

Prepuce: This is a fold of tissue that covers the glans penis and is removed should a male be circumcised.

Question 6

is my foreskin normal?

Accepted Answer

Humans have foreskin: The foreskin normally covers the end of the penis in every normal newborn boy. Foreskin gradually loosens between ages 5 and 16 years, and there is no rush to do that. After loosening, the foreskin can slide back and forth. When loose enough, it slides behind the glans during erections. The foreskin protects the glans of the penis from getting dried out, desensitized, injured, etc...

Question 7

do i need my foreskin?

Accepted Answer

Depends on "need": Is a foreskin necessary?  Many have survived without one.  If it causes problems, you might even be better off without one.

Question 8

can my foreskin shrink?

Accepted Answer

Phimosis: Phimosis can occur at any age but usually requires circumcision to correct.

Question 9

what is wrong with foreskin?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There is nothing "wrong" with a foreskin. All males are born with one. If you're circumcised yours has been removed. Either way, the penis can function normally.

Question 10

how to "stretch" my foreskin?

Accepted Answer

Use steroid cream: Try to retract foreskin, then apply prescription strength steroid cream (ie 0.1% Betamethasone or Kenalog) to tight area morning &amp; night until loose. Always pull foreskin back over glans to avoid paraphimosis. Will not work if foreskin opening is scarred, in which case surgery will be required.

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The end of my foreskin keeps splitting in places ?

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My foreskin is splitting and painful. i have treated it with antifungal and itching has stopped. how do i heal the splits?

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My foreskin around my penis keeps on spliiting and now the skin feels different on my foreskin to the point where i cannot pull my foreskin back.?

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My foreskin is cracked and has painful vertical splitting on the skin, how can i cure and prevent this, its not an std, thanks.?

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What is foreskin?

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Is my foreskin normal?

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Do i need my foreskin?

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Can my foreskin shrink?

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What is wrong with foreskin?

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How to "stretch" my foreskin?

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