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Son is 5 soon and has never washed head of his penis. is he supposed to roll back his foreskin or should he leave it alone? does foreskin not tighten?

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Yes: Yes he needs to pull back the foreskin and thoroughly cleanse daily--not doing so may increase risk of infections such as bladder infections caused by bacteria.

Answered 5/8/2014

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Roll back the foresk: Yes, roll back the foreskin and wash the penis. The foreskin can tighten and cause problems if it is not retracted for washing. Phimosis can occur.

Answered 4/27/2013

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