Phimosis is the condition of the tip of the skin of Mr. P (foreskin) sticks so tightly that it cannot be pulled back past Mr. P. This condition often occurs in children or infants who have not been circumcised (circumcision), although adults can also experience this condition.
Symptoms of phimosis
Phimosis does not always cause symptoms felt by the sufferer. When causing symptoms, which usually arises is redness, pain or swelling.
Stick the tip of the skin P can affect the rate at which urine passes. In cases of severe phimosis, urine cannot pass through the tip of Mr. P because it has been covered by phimosis.
Causes of phimosis
Phimosis can only occur in men who have not been circumcised. More common in children than adults.
Here are some of the causes of phimosis, namely:
- Scarring, infection of the area around the foreskin can cause scarring and make the skin less elastic.
- Aging, in adults, aging makes collagen fibers decrease, so skin elasticity decreases and causes difficulty being pulled back of the foreskin.
- Smegma buildup, smegma is a white mass that usually exists around Mr. P. Smegma is formed from dead skin tissue around Mr. P and the inside of the tip of the skin P. Smegma buildup can cause both sides in the tip of the skin P. can be attached and difficult to pull back.
Risk factors for phimosis
Some risk factors that increase the incidence of phimosis in children include:
- recurrent urinary tract infections.
- infection of the tip of the skin P (foreskin).
- Repeated rough movements when pulling the foreskin back, causing blisters or sores.
- Injury to the skin area P (foreskin).
Fimosis diagnosis
The doctor can make a diagnosis of phimosis by examining Mr.P sufferers. If the doctor finds an adhesion on the tip of the skin P and can not be pulled back, then the doctor can ensure that the condition is phimosis. There is no specific investigation to establish the diagnosis of phimosis.
Fimosis Prevention
Preventing phimosis depends on the cleanliness of the area around Mr.P. Clean Mr. P, including the tip of the inner skin using warm water every day can help reduce or prevent symptoms that arise. This helps the ends of the skin remain loose and elastic and prevents infection.
Fimosis treatment
Treatment for phimosis can vary depending on the age of the sufferer and the severity of phimosis. Treatment can be periodic subtle withdrawal, corticosteroid cream, or circumcision (circumcision).
· Corticosteroid cream treatment
This treatment is usually effective for most people. Corticosteroid cream helps soften the ends of the skin P, so it’s easier to pull back. Cream is given for 6-8 weeks twice a day. After the skin can be pulled back, corticosteroid cream can be stopped and continued periodically smooth withdrawal every morning.
· Circumcision (circumcision)
Circumcision is done if a failure is found in the use of corticosteroid creams. Circumcision is needed if there are signs of obstruction of urine flow and recurrent urinary tract infections.
When to see a doctor?
Even though the symptoms are uncomfortable, phimosis is not life threatening. Patients can try conservative treatment first at home. A doctor’s examination is needed if an infection is found in the area around Mr. P.
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