Phimosis -...

Phimosis -Phimosis is defined as the inability to retract the skin (foreskin or prepuce) covering the head (glans) of the penis. - Phimosis may appear as a tight ring or “rubber band” of foreskin around the tip of the penis, preventing full retraction. -Phimosis is divided into two forms: physiologic and pathologic. -Pathologic phimosis that does not resolve naturally or causes other complications, including; penile irritation or bleeding, ballooning of the foreskin with urination resulting in forceful/difficult urination, urinary retention, painful urination (dysuria), painful erections, recurrent infections of the foreskin (balanoposthitis), paraphimosis (foreskin stuck in the retracted position behind the head of the penis), or urinary tract infections may require further treatment. Circumcision: -Male circumcision refers to the surgical removal of the foreskin. -Circumcision is often not required for treatment of phimosis. -In some rare cases pediatric urologist may recommend circumcision due to failure of steroid ointment, pathologic phimosis, paraphimosis (foreskin stuck in the retracted position behind the head of the penis), recurrent urinary tract infections, or severe/recurrent balanoposthitis.