Foreskin Is Really Tight. Any Cream Available To Loosen It?

Posted on Sun, 20 Jan 2019

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Question : foreskin is really tight. any cream available to loosen it?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use hydrocortisone cream.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service. I read your query and here is my advice.

I think you first should be checked for infection.
If your foreskin is red and itching and you have discharge you should do an urine analysis to check for infection.
In this case you may need antibiotics.

If you don't have infection but your foreskin is tight you should use hydrocortisone cream. Massage the skin and retract it twice per day will help you relieve fibrosis.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (41 minutes later)

Do I need a prescription to buy this cream?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can find hydrocortisone cream otc.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again dear and thank you for asking again.
I believe you can find hydrocortisone cream otc in pharmacy without a prescription.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Best regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj