Phimosis
Phimosis means the foreskin cannot be pulled back over the head of the penis normally. It can cause pain, swelling, and hygiene problems.
When to Book
Book a visit if symptoms are new, persistent, getting worse, or affecting daily life. Early evaluation often prevents complications.
Symptoms
Tight foreskin that cannot retract fully, pain with retraction, irritation, recurrent infections, and urinary difficulties in severe cases.
Causes & Risk Factors
Physiologic phimosis in younger men often resolves. Pathologic phimosis in adults is often caused by scarring, lichen sclerosus, or recurrent infections.
How We Evaluate
Evaluation checks for inflammation, scarring, and skin disease. Testing for infection may be needed.
Treatment Options
Treatment depends on severity and can include topical steroid cream, stretching exercises, or surgical correction.
When It Is Urgent
Seek care for pain, recurrent infections, urinary symptoms, or difficulty with hygiene.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I book a men's health visit?
Book a visit when you have a new or worsening symptom, a chronic issue affecting daily life, medication questions, or when you are due for preventive screening.
Can this be evaluated by telehealth?
Some concerns can be reviewed by telehealth. Others need an in-person exam or testing. The right approach depends on the symptoms.
Do I need labs or imaging?
Testing depends on the history, exam findings, and likely diagnosis. Not every concern requires extensive testing.
When should I go to urgent care?
Go urgently for chest pain, sudden severe testicular pain, fever with urinary retention, blood in urine, confusion, or a painful erection that will not go away.
How often should I follow up?
Follow-up frequency depends on the condition, whether treatment is started, and how symptoms change over time.
Get a Clear Plan for Phimosis
Our team evaluates you as an individual and builds a treatment plan that fits your life — not a template.