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A member asked:

I am 16 years old and coannot retract my foreskin at all. could this affect my sex life?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

See ur Dr/Urologist: There is a chance the tightening is due to a fungal infection or skin change that may be amenable to topical steroid and/or antifungal. Should get urological exam to identify treatment options best for your situation. (aka: phimosis, for more information see: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/phimosis ).

Dr Enriquez and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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