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Written by Nick at 05 Dec 2000 01:32:22: Re: Primary and Full Phimosis.
As an answer to: Primary and Full Phimosis. written by Jordon at 04 Dec 2000 09:38:50:
>Hi people,
>I'm in my mid 20s. I believe I have primary (and full) phimosis because as far as I can remember I have never been able to retract my forskin (regardless of whether it is flaccid or erect). I have known about my condition for a number of years but since I thought circumcision is the only "fix", I have never attempted to fix my condition.
>I have read about the use of hydrocortisone 1% and beta methasone valerate 1% (or 0.5%) cream in treating phimosis. However, it seems as though these are only appropriate for those with secondary phimosis (ie: the phimotic ring).
>I would appreciate if someone would inform me of the options available for treating my condition. Is circumcision the only option? Recently, I have read pretty nasty things about circumcision and so I'm quite reluctant to have it. Is there a need to fix my condition?
>Thanking all in anticipation.No, circ is not the only option. I'm 20 but had phimosis until I was 18. I used "Betamethasone .05%" to cure it. I applied it once per day to my foreskin for about 8 weeks and it was totally retractable by then while erect. Before that I couldnt even pull it back past the urethra (pee slit) while soft. My doctor told me I "had" to get circd but apparantly I didnt. Ask yours for a prescription for the creme. It really works.
Feel free to email me if you have any questions.
Nick