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What do i do if my 1.5 yr old sons foreskin won't retract? it seems too tight when i pull it back to clean it. it only retracts a little bit.

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Dr. Jay Park answered

See below: The foreskin covering glans penis does not become fully retractable until age 4 in most boys. Until then, gently retract the foreskin to clean. Forceful retraction may create severe swelling of foreskin by interrupting circulation.

Answered 8/11/2015

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A member asked:

What do i do if my 1.5 yr old sons foreskin won't retract? it seems too tight when i pull it back to clean it. it only retracts a little bit.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jay Park answered

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