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White around the penis of my 7 months ba
There was ballooning of the penis while passing the urine we consulted a doctor he has given one ointment and we are applying on his penis. Now are able to some white skin around his penis (in side). Please suggest me if this normal or not
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Hello, I understand your concern
Ballooning of the foreskin during urination is often due to a tight foreskin (phimosis), which is common in boys under 10 years and usually resolves naturally with age. The ballooning occurs because urine gets trapped under the tight foreskin before exiting.
You’ve started a local steroid ointment (likely betamethasone or mometasone) — this helps soften and loosen the foreskin. Improvement may take 4–6 weeks of consistent use.
Surgery is considered only if symptoms are persistent or complications develop.Most cases resolve with conservative treatment and time
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Apply a thin layer of the ointment twice daily.
Gently retract the foreskin only as far as it goes without pain — do not force it.
After applying, keep the area clean and dry.
Teach gentle cleaning during bathing — no aggressive pulling back of the foreskin.
Avoid irritants like scented soaps or bubble baths.
Health Tips
Visit Pediatrician if:
If there is painful urination, urinary retention, recurrent infections, or redness/swelling.
If no improvement after 4–6 weeks of ointment use.
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Dr. Ajith Narayanankutty
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Hi,
Don’t worry.
It’s normal.
You can keep retracting the foreskin mildly during bath. Be careful you have to do it very gently otherwise it could hurt.
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
Greetings it's normal
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