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A member asked:
What are cures for phimosis that don't involve circumcision?
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Steroid cream: I've seen some pediatric urologists recommend a steroid ointment to break adhesions. I am not sure how effective this is, though.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Steroid cream: I prescribe triamcinilone 0.1% steroid cream. Apply it to the distal foreskin 2-4 times a day for 6 weeks. This in combination with gentle daily retraction should release the phimosis if no chronic infection is present.
Answered 11/9/2013
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Steroids/dorsal slit: Two treatment options: 1) steroid cream apply twice daily to narrowest part of foreskin whilst retracting gently. Try for 3 months. 50 -70% effective in children. 50% recur. However may then improve spontaneously in prepubertal boys. Seldom effective after puberty. 2) dorsal slit/foreskin preserving procedure. Foreskin can then be retracted, however means surgery!
Answered 9/28/2016
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