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What Causes Foreskin Tightening?

Hello, I m a 30 yr old healthy male, I always have a yearly check up with all blood work and test etc.(last dr. visit about 3 months ago) and within the last year or so I ve noticed a discomfort in terms of the tightness of my foreskin which becomes even more painful when erect. My foreskin used to be very elastic and almost loose a few years ago, but now it feels like a tourniquet even when flaccid. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Mon, 12 Jan 2015
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Thanks for asking in healthcare magic forum.

In short: Any infection of glans and prepuce can cause this.

Explanation: As you told you were able to retract your foreskin previously but is difficult now. Any infection of glans and prepuce (balanoposthitis) can cause adherence of skin to glans and make it difficult to retract.
So, you can apply oint clobetasol locally and try retracting it daily once for few days. If it subsides its ok otherwise consult your doctor for this or for surgery(curcumcision).
It is better to consult your doctor before taking any medication or treatment as it is a presciption medication.
Good luck
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What Causes Foreskin Tightening?

Thanks for asking in healthcare magic forum. In short: Any infection of glans and prepuce can cause this. Explanation: As you told you were able to retract your foreskin previously but is difficult now. Any infection of glans and prepuce (balanoposthitis) can cause adherence of skin to glans and make it difficult to retract. So, you can apply oint clobetasol locally and try retracting it daily once for few days. If it subsides its ok otherwise consult your doctor for this or for surgery(curcumcision). It is better to consult your doctor before taking any medication or treatment as it is a presciption medication. Good luck