Treatment and Prevention Of Phimosis
Author: Ann Brown
Treatment
In a first attempt to solve the phimosis problem, the doctor may use special creams to soften the foreskin and shrink sessions. Should not be successful surgical management shall be through an incision (preputial plasty) thus retain their functions (sexual activity and protection), or failing that complete removal of the skin (circumcision).
Complications
The most common complication is inflammation and infection of the glans, by accumulation of bacteria, and sebum secretion. Added to this, in older people may have trouble maintaining satisfactory sexual intercourse because of erection is often annoying and painful.
Prevention
In all children presenting with this problem, please consult and follow your doctor’s instructions. If retraction maneuvers are performed must be medically supervised and never be forced out of the penis head.