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Suggest Remedies For Phimosis In A Child

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Posted on Thu, 5 Jan 2017
Question: My kid 4.5 Yrs and his foreskin is closely contracted around the penis head (glans). Only a small passage allows the urine to pass through. My pediatrician recommends minor surgery to free foreskin. Need your opinion on this plz.
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Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No need to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concerns. Do not worry. This is known as phimosis and is a common problem in kids. You may apply 0.05% Betamethasone ointment twice daily over the local part for a month along with gentle retraction of the prepuce after the fifth day of treatment. This usually improves 90% cases of phimosis. If it doesn't improve thereafter you may go for surgical procedure which your paediatrician suggested. These are simple and safe.

Hopefully it will be of help.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Archana Verma (1 minute later)
Thanks a ton doctor, this is releif.
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Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Take care

Detailed Answer:
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Archana Verma (2 minutes later)
One more thing inwould like to enquire about is, by any chance would this cream irritate kid. and this had to be applied on head ?
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Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It is non irritant

Detailed Answer:
Hi
This ointment doesn't cause any irritant effect. It should be applied on foreskin of penis.
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Remedies For Phimosis In A Child

Brief Answer: No need to worry Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concerns. Do not worry. This is known as phimosis and is a common problem in kids. You may apply 0.05% Betamethasone ointment twice daily over the local part for a month along with gentle retraction of the prepuce after the fifth day of treatment. This usually improves 90% cases of phimosis. If it doesn't improve thereafter you may go for surgical procedure which your paediatrician suggested. These are simple and safe. Hopefully it will be of help. Take care