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A member asked:

I can't retract foreskin when erect. and want to know what i can do. i may have balanophitis i think. is there any over-the-counter drugs.

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

May need antibiotics: If you have balano-posthitis. Tight foreskin might respond to applications of prescription strength steroid cream suh as 0.1% betamethasi=one or kenalog (triamcinolone). Circumcision would be necessary if you fail torespond to steroid cream.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/16/2016

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Im able to retract my foreskin when Im not erect but when I am I cant. This is because under my foreskin is extremely swollen. It doesnt itch, nor is it painful but I need it gone. Its been like this for most of my life. How do I fix this?

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