A member asked:

Had my circumcision 4 days ago. i get erections and a found that the skin opened between two stitches. ie both skins didn't join. the gap is 10mm.

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Dr. Robert Luntz answered

Circumcision: A 10 mm gap in the skin is quite large. You should call your urologist and let him know so he can determine if intervention is required.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Michael Michaels answered

Stitch: Let your doctor who circumcized you look at it.If the wound is clean,he/she my nimb it and restitch it.Good luck

Dr Hashemi and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/25/2018

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A member asked:

Had my circumcision 4 days ago. i get erections and a found that the skin opened between two stitches. ie both skins didn't join. the gap is 10mm.

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Luntz answered

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Michael Michaels answered

Dr Hashemi and another doctor agreed

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