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I am 16 years old and i barely pulled my foreskin over my head. it then got hard and started to hurt and got hard to pull the skin back over the head.

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Dr. James Lin answered

See urologist to ...: Your surest bet is see urologist to confirm what your complaints are and decide how to manage it. Clinically, you may need a circumcision as the most effective option of long-term care.

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/5/2014

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A member asked:

I am 16 years old and i barely pulled my foreskin over my head. it then got hard and started to hurt and got hard to pull the skin back over the head.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Lin answered

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

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