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My brother is 13 and he says he cannot retract his foreskin. will it loosen up during puberty? what should he do?

Q: my brother is 13 and he says he cannot retract his foreskin. will it loosen up during puberty? what should he do?

: Please have your brother see his doctor. He/she will assess the situation and help as needed. Peace and good health.

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Please have your brother see his doctor. He/she will assess the situation and help as needed. Peace and good health.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/23/2021

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A member asked:

My brother is 13 and he says he cannot retract his foreskin. will it loosen up during puberty? what should he do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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