Peoria, AZ
A 24-year-old male asked:
i have these spots on my foreskin & i do not know what it is?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

Dr. Binny Koshy answered
Nephrology and Dialysis 24 years experience
? STD: Please get yourself examined by your doctor.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Lesions: This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination & other studies may be needed to determine cause/causes.
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Dr. Diane Minich answered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
See doctor and: have them checked and diagnosed then they can be treated.
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A 28-year-old member asked:
I keep getting dry, cracks on the foreskin what could cause this? It gets very uncomfortable.
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Dr. Keegan Duchicela answered
Family Medicine 14 years experience
Get checked out.: With any cracking or fissuring we worry about things like fungal infections. Sometimes people with sensitive skin or mild eczema can get dry, cracking skin on the foreskin too. I'd see your family doctor - they'll most likely try a topical antifungal cream or other emollient. If you're sexually active, it'd also be a good time to get a std screening test. Cheers!
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CA
A 37-year-old member asked:
I am seventeen and still have my foreskin. Can it stop the growth of the organ?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

Dr. Danny Proffitt answered
Family Medicine 43 years experience
No: The penis, under homonal stimulation will continue to grow. The foreskin is very elastic & will accommodate penile growth. The foreskin could be come tight with erections & cause some discomfort & may not be easily retractable or retractable at all. Should you have a prblem with the foreskin, see your pcp or see a urologist and discuss this. The foreskin is normal, but you may need some help.
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A 20-year-old member asked:
How do I know if my foreskin is too small? Can it burst?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. George Klauber answered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
If uncomfortable: Your foreskin is only too small if it is tight when retracted to the extent that it is painful or uncomfortable. A tight foreskin is called phimosis and in adults is best managed surgically. A phimotic foreskin can certainly tear if retracted with force. Steroid cream can be tried in prepubertal boys. A short foreskin by itself is no problem provided it's loose.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Can my foreskin shrink?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

Dr. Michael Yu answered
Urology 26 years experience
Phimosis: Phimosis can occur at any age but usually requires circumcision to correct.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
What causes loss of sensitivity in the foreskin ?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Moez Khorsandi answered
Urology 27 years experience
Several causes: There are many causes that lead to problems with the foreskin such as diabetes, traumatic retraction of the foreskin, frequent infections, and sexual activity. This is generally not treatable but poses no significant medical problem. If problems with the foreskin, a circumcision will be required.
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