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Ive developed phimosis. im 21. i have been applying an anti fungal cream called candid b but its not making it any better. ive also started taking terbanifine tablets. kindly help?

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True phimosis will require a loosening of the foreskin to resolve. Meds seldom help. A urologist can likely do a simple release in the office to prevent this from causing other problems.

Answered 1/4/2023

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Phimosis is inability to fully retract the foreskin not a fungal infection - so your med will not work. Try using a little cortisone cream and then retracting the foreskin gently as far back as it will go then pull it back forward- several times a day. Slowly the foreskin will be easily retractable completely. The other option is a circumcision. Good luck

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It is imperative that you see a doctor, preferably a urologist for an in-person evaluation and treatment. Do not force the foreskin to avoid the dangerous complication of para-phimosis.

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