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Hi, my son is 15 years old and his having a problem with pulling back his foreskin, he says it hurts, is it normal for his age? and if no how can he cure the problem?

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Dr. Emanuele Maccalli answered

Can be: By age 15 retracting the foreskin should be possible without pain. There are a few issues that can arise like adhesions, infection, balanitis, phimosis that can cause pain with retracting. To understand what is happening he should be examined by a doctor.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/4/2020

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A member asked:

Hi, my son is 15 years old and his having a problem with pulling back his foreskin, he says it hurts, is it normal for his age? and if no how can he cure the problem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Emanuele Maccalli answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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