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I have a small penis size and difficulty retracting the foreskin. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am single. I hope I do not have any problems with my penis, but unfortunately, my penis size is very small. Additionally, my foreskin appears to be excessive, making it difficult for me to retract the penis tip unless I am fully erect. In the past few months, I have been unable to ma... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Your concerns may be related to stress or anxiety, so it is important to relax and exercise regularly. Taking any medication or nutritional supplements regularly might have side effects that contribute to the issue... Read Full »
I have white bumps under the foreskin. Are they Fordyce spots?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a small group of white bumps under the foreskin on the bottom of my penis. They are not painful and they do not itch. Are they Fordyce spots? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fordyce spots usually do not occur at that site, as they are ectopic sebaceous glands. They are most commonly found over normal skin covering the penis, especially the undersurface. The two possibilities are Tyson's gland and skin tag. In tyson gland, the site and l... Read Full »
I have phimosis and got a paper cut on foreskin. Please advice.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 years old male, 5.10 foot, and 135 pounds. I have pinhole phimosis. Currently doing stretching exercises, but I recently got a bad paper cut on the foreskin and it has affected everything. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. I hope you have consulted the urologist and discussed your condition in detail with a clinical examination. Though stretching exercises done using lubrication jelly might help you to some extent, regular review of your condition i... Read Full »
Foreskin covering the penis is very intact and does not retract. Is this phimosis?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old male. I am afraid that I might be suffering from phimosis. My foreskin is too intact that it covers the whole penis, without retracting even during the time of erection. There is no problem while erection, masturbation or urinating. It is just that my foreskin is to... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can try to retract foreskin daily during bathing, a little more every day. If this does not work or is painful, better get a circumcision done. This will ensure there is no problem during intercourse. It is a small surgery done by urologist or surgeon. Read Full »
I have lumpy nodes and white discharge under the foreskin. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I was treated with Fluconazole 400 mg once daily and applied Sertaconazole twice daily for 10 days but thick lumpy nodes show in the foreskin and also a thick white discharge under the foreskin.This area also deep shown. Please advice. My sugar level is normal and HbA1c is 5.9. There i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the attached photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and would recommend you to take tablet Aciclovir 400 mg thrice daily for five days, tablet Cefixime 400 mg single dose. Apply the Fusidic acid cream on the affected areas twice dai... Read Full »
I have swelling in foreskin with itching and pain during sex. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 24 years old, student. Recently, during a sexual intercourse I felt an acute pain after which I suddenly stopped. The next day I had swelling all around my penis. It seems like the foreskin has swollen. I was a bit worried so I visited the GP here who advised me to take anti-bact... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The foreskin of your glans is edematous and little inflammatory (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This condition may be due to vigorous sexual activity against the dry vagina or may be due to local infection. Possibility of balanoposthitis. So you may... Read Full »
Should I pull back my penis foreskin when I urinate?
Query: Hello doctor, I am an adult male and not circumcised, do I have to pull back my penis foreskin and wipe or dry (toilet paper) every time I urinate to prevent foreskin problems infections or balanitis? Or just shaking it after urination is good enough? I honestly do not wipe, and I never had a probl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There will be secretions under the foreskin, which is called smegma. These get infected in men with an immune-compromised condition such as diabetes. In others, keeping the undersurface of foreskin clean once a day while having a bath is enough. It is not necessary t... Read Full »
I am unable to retract my foreskin. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having an issue with my foreskin, it does not retract and it hurts whenever I have sex. I do not have pleasure during sex, and it is also difficult to keep personal hygiene in those areas. I am a bit afraid that it can be phimosis. It is not from when I was born but happened sudde... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Relax and do not worry. Please send me images if it is possible. Yes, it is phimosis. And from what you are describing, it sounds like severe phimosis. You will have to get a circumcision done. So, please consult a nearby urologist. Read Full »
Is circumcision necessary if I cannot retract my foreskin?
Query: Hi doctor,I can stretch my penis foreskin completely and I wash it every day. But, I noticed that during erection I am unable to retract my foreskin. I feel that I am suffering from phimosis. What can I do now? Do I need to undergo circumcision? I have seen the procedure on the internet and it looks... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think you should undergo circumcision, because it may cause complication like paraphimosis later. Circumcision is a very simple and minor operation, though it looks horrifying to you. It will be done under anesthesia, and so you will not have any pain. Yes, you wil... Read Full »
My foreskin was removed in circumcision. Is there any medication or cream to stimulate skin growth?
Query: Hello doctor, 20 years ago, when I was an young adult, my foreskin was mostly removed in circumcision. Some loose skin remains, although not enough to cover the head at all. Is it possible to regrow the skin or parts of it? And is there any medication or cream that could be used to stimulate skin g... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern for your symptoms. There are medicines to grow cells, but using in penis region is not an option. If your excess skin is giving difficulty during masturbation or sex, the only option is to see a surgeon and remove the excess skin and lead ... Read Full »