[ ARC forum 2 ]
Written by Jim at 12 May 2003 06:20:10: Re: Phimosis and scarring
As an answer to: Phimosis and scarring written by G at 12 May 2003 03:18:18:
>I have known for a while that I have what I would call straw-hole phimosis. Not quite pinhole, but close. Anyways, I spoke to an urologist and his responce was to get a circumcision. Naturally, I refused. What he told me, and that I didn't realize was of significance was that the phimosis is due to a very fine scar running all the way around this straw-hole. I have been lightly stretching and applying vitamin e for about three months now. Though there has been some improvement, at the rate this is going I will be 80 by the time I have complete retractability. I am currently 21.
>Is there anything that I can request to make the process speed up? I asked about topical steroids, but the MD was concerned about laceration. Actually, he was concerned about me just stretching, but I am QUITE careful.
>Thank you for all of your suggestions.If he's concerned about scars, why on earth does he want to create an even bigger scar?
If you'll follow the link below, perhaps we can get you on the right track.