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Written by Ivan at 13 May 2005 19:03:47: Re: really tight phimosis - advice needed
As an answer to: Re: really tight phimosis - advice needed written by Thom at 13 May 2005 16:27:20:
>Thanks for all the advice guys, I've made an appointment with my GP for next week.
>Will: To answer you questions, I could retract as a kid but my foreskin seemed to tighten up as I went through puberty. I've been stretching in the bath without any creams, but its only made a small difference so far.
A change like that is suggestive of some sort of infection, usually yeast. Soaps, especially antibacterial or scented, are particulalrly likely to help yeast get the upperhand. Also if you are diabetic or prediabetic, sugar will come through your skin (sweet-smelling sweat is a common diagnostic marker) and feed the yeasts. The way to clean foreskin and glans is with clean, clear water only. By the way, don't believe those who try to tell you that there is some way to remove all microbes from any part of the body - it is impossible and extremely unhealthy to try to do so.