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A member asked:

I cannot fully retract the foreskin (unless i'm in the bath) is this not good?

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Dr. Craig Smith answered

Specializes in Urology

Phimosis: This is not uncommon and may be facilitated by application of a topical steroid cream such as betamethasone. How to apply this appointment and to reassure that there is not another abnormality to the foreskin should be addressed by an evaluation by a primary care physician or urologist.

Answered 3/30/2014

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