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Foreskin Problems (cont.)

Prevention

  • Phimosis only affects uncircumcised males. Circumcision is the definitive preventive measure against this disorder. For those who choose to remain uncircumcised, good hygiene can reduce the risk of developing phimosis.
  • Paraphimosis has no effective preventive measures beyond good hygiene.



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Defined as the inflammation of the foreskin and glans in uncircumcised males, balanoposthitis occurs over a wide age range and may have any of multiple bacterial or fungal origins or be caused by contact dermatitides.

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