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A member asked:

I have pulled my doeskin back and left it there as i want to be circumcised but can afford it, will anything happen to the penis?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Potential loss...: Of glans ('head') of penis if swelling occurs. Not wise to leave foreskin retracted indefinitely. Good luck!

Answered 8/18/2013

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