I Am Uncircumcised. While Retracting Foreskin Penis Begins To Tear And Bleed Slightly. Why Is This Happening?

Posted on Wed, 8 Aug 2012

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Question : I am uncircumcised 49yr old male. I noticed over the last few days when retracting my foreskin a top layer on the glans of my penis retracts with it(almost attaches to the foreskin)) and begins to tear and bleed slightly. I t goes away very quickly but why is this happening?

Answered by Dr. Pravin Banodkar (2 hours later)

Hello
Welcome and thanks for your question
I would be pleased to help you with your Question

From your description there seems to be some degree of phimosis which is making the skin difficult to retract .
I would suggest you should use KY jelly and retract the penis daily during some bath completely behind carefully. Incase , this does not improve your condition I would suggest you should XXXXXXX the Urosurgeon who would do the same and examine the area .
if need be a circumcision may be decided to improve the condition .

Thanks and Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Pravin Banodkar (26 minutes later)

I have no difficulty retracting the foreskin. The top layer of skin on the glans sticks to the foreskin while retracting. It's just a small area.

Answered by Dr. Pravin Banodkar (7 minutes later)

Thanks for the clarification . There might be small area of erosion in the area which is causing the area to stick . It would be important to rule out any fibrosis occurring in the area. However the best way to avoid any further sticking the above method would be necessary . Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar