Phimosis

Phimosis refers to when the foreskin cannot be completely retracted over the glans penis. This is physiological in early years, affects almost all newborn, but only 1% of seventh grade boys. In some, it does not spontaneously resolve.

Etiology

• Congenital
• Complication of balanitis
• Scarring after trauma

Treatment

• Topical glucocorticoids and stretching
• Surgical incision of the constricting parts
• Circumcision