Painful Phimosis (inability to retract foreskin)
Dr. Reed– A twenty-seven-year-old friend of mine– attending
university in Tucson– is suffering a painfully tight foreskin; one
which precludes the full exposure of the glans of his penis. He is in
search of means to alleviate and find a solution to the problem. I
understand there is a less severe solution than full circumcision,
and would like information on such methods. Thank you. Carl
Good morning Carl,
Thank you for your interest in what we do.
Yes, there is a simpler way and that is to make a dorsal
slit, but the foreskin will hang down below the head,
like a waddle. Most patients would not want to settle
for this on a permanent basis. My recommendation is
proceed to full circumcision unless some emergency
is present that requires temporization.
All the best to you and your friend.
Happy Holidays,
Harold M. Reed, M.D.
305-865-2000