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What to do when your foreskin will not go back over the head?
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Topical medications: This is a very common problem called phimosis. Typically treated with topical creams such as steroids. If these fail, then surgery for a circumcision is required.
Answered 5/5/2014
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Phimosis: The condition is called phimosis it can be treated with dillation devices or procedures provided by a urologist.
Answered 5/8/2014
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