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Re: phimosis - betamethasone

Written by Jim at 29 Sep 2001 07:19:29:

As an answer to: Re: phimosis - betamethasone written by nikos at 29 Sep 2001 01:29:42:

>> You omit to mention for what purpose you wish to use the betamethasone. You have also deleted from that list the most important and useful form of the medication.
>> If from the context of a forum on problems with tight foreskins, you want to use it to assist with a foreskin stretching program,
>paul, first of all,.thanx for your quick answer
>yes you're right that's exactly what i want to use the product for,
>so silly of me to forget to write that..
>then my suggestion is to use an ointment ("ung") containing either form of Betamethasone at 0.1% strength, to be meticulously applied as a thin smear (so that it cannot be felt afterward) to the tight part of the foreskin only while it is held on the stretch over the penile head (glans) once or perhaps twice daily.
>well, i guess the site i mentioned when it says 'cream'
>that must mean 'ointment' because i looked 'ointment' up
>at my dictionary, and it is pretty much the same
>as 'cream' (in greek of course.. i know.. it's all greek to you..)
>anyway, i believe i must purchase an ointment with 0.1% betamethasone
>(but which kind is better? betamethasone, betam. valerianis or dipropriate?
>i know you mentioned 'either form' but i'd like to use the best one possible.
>have you or anyone you know tried anyone of these? and if not, which have you tried?
>and what about the doctor's prescription?can that be avoided?
>it really is an issue for me! sorry for bringing these questions up again,
>i've just found out about this site, and it was a revelation..)
>
>> The stretching however must be performed many times a day, or even better, continuously by the use of a device held inside the foreskin.
>a device? which device would that be? can you be more specific?
>once again, thanx for taking the time to answer
>nikos

Paul is well qualified to help you with the betamethasone question. Regarding the device, use your imagination. Anything which does not have sharp edges and is the right shape will do. You just need something about the size of a cap from a tube of tooth paste, but smoother. You need to stretch the skin enough to insert the device and then leave it in place to create tension on the skin. Perhaps the cap from a writing device would work. Use your creativity.


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