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Hi, i'm 16 and still cannot pull my foreskin back, there is no dirt and it is not painful, should i be worried? thanks

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Phimosis: Ask your parents/guardians to take you to see your GP who may refer you to Urologist if necessary. In meantime, no need to worry as long as no pain or infection but nonetheless, check out http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/phimosis/Pages/Introduction.aspx for more info.

Answered 5/25/2015

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A member asked:

Hi, i'm 16 and still cannot pull my foreskin back, there is no dirt and it is not painful, should i be worried? thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alvin Lin answered

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