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Hi I have been experiencing itching and redness around my foreskin,also white bits have appeared under the foreskin.

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This needs to be seen. Unless that, nothing can be said correctly. Might be it is a kind of skin infection, or Rosecea. Needs to be checked. Ayurved has good results in skin disorders. May patients h ...  Read More

I have a problem of cystitis and I feel itching in foreskin from past 24 hours I don't know why is it happening

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You will need to consult online and share your photos for accurate diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

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There is itching in foreskin although I keep clean . I don't see anything abnormal when examined closely.

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Wash your private part with fitkari water every time you go to washroom.. ...  Read More

My foreskin itching around last 2 days and some red skin colour. Please tell doctor for this treatment?

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Don't worry...you are suffering from genital candidiasis causing itchy foreskin.. Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed p ...  Read More

I am facing issues of irritating foreskin. I have some red spots on penis foreskin and internal skin and that is causing itching in the foreskin. Please suggest any treatment for this.

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Share pics on private chat for guidance evaluation and advice treatment ...  Read More

I've been having this itching under my foreskin for the past week now. There is no swelling or infection.. But the itching is constantly there.

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It's balanitis Please consult urologist online or near you for proper diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

My foreskin was dry and itching and some cracks around my foreskin ple how i can i cure my problem?...

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Any sexual history And Masterbute history Consult me and share image with me privately ...  Read More

Itching and inflammation in foreskin of penis, which ointment is good. The redness is only in skin, not the genital.

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Don't worry...you are suffering from genital candidiasis causing this problem... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for de ...  Read More

I've itching and cracks like under foreskin since 15days consultations didn't help me out can someone give proper guidance

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Seems like balanoposthitis....Plz.consult for treatment ...  Read More

Doc why the foreskin of my penis itches during winters once I scratch itching increases looks like dry skin is causing this itching What can I do to control it?

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HELLO,, APPLY LOCALLY BETNOVATE N THREE TIME A DAY. TAB MONTUK LC ONE AT NIGHT FOR SEVEN TO TEN DAYS. O.K, ...  Read More

I am facing irritation in the glans of the penis and the inside of the foreskin. There is no visible difference like any redness or swelling. But it feels like itching. I have had a history of tight foreskin and still have some inconvenience with that.

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Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluat ...  Read More

Doctor, I've been experiencing irritation and itching around the skin/fold near my anus for the past several days. I'm not sure what could be causing it. It isn't clearly visible when | look normally, but when I gently spread the area, I can see what looks like some kind of skin irritation or possible infection. Could you please advise me on what t

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Could be pruritus ani or seborrheic thing..need further details for diganosis ...  Read More

My foreskin is still tight, I am 25. How can I cure this issue. Does it need any medication or something else

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Start proper medicine.. To get rid of this problem permanently without any side effects... Or get it operated. Take proper counselling to clear ur doubt ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am an 18-year-old male. My foreskin is too tight and does not pull back over the head of my penis easily, especially when erect. I believe I have phimosis. I am very uncomfortable visiting a clinic in person. Could you please advise if a prescription steroid cream like Betamethasone along with gentle stretching would help fix this?

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This looks like phimosis. Gentle stretching may help, but avoid forcefully pulling the foreskin back. Consult online for proper evaluation and treatment options. ...  Read More

I'm 26 year old when I get errect my penis foreskin doesn't come back it feels tight.. rolls down slightly when i try but not fully in flacid state I can roll down it completely .. is there any treatment.. for this other than circumcision

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There are two types of possibilities here. First is mild phimosis and second is short frenulum. If phimosis is present we can treat with steroid cream. If it is short frenulum then we should go for f ...  Read More

Previously had fungus infection in glan after used lulifin oilment after 3 month fungus gone but in penis foreskin some patches still not gone itching and mild burning

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment of 1.5 months you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the c ...  Read More

I have tight foreskin, i can retrct it but it forms a tight band around my glans is this phimosis if yes what stage could it be and can homeopathy help

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Hi Practo user A homoeopathic treatment will give you best results naturally You can easily take an online consultation for personalised treatment Or click on the calling option over my profile on P ...  Read More

Doctors hello , is my inner foreskin area looking okay ? Note : i and genital warts in 2025 and treated the same using electric cautery procedure, does the area look normal ? Or this is how it will look after multiple electric cautery procedures ? Please your suggestions

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It looks normal after treatment of warts. But there is skin infection take proper medicine after consultation. ...  Read More

I got some small bumps on penis foreskin and it's been for a few years that I have been started noticing. Is it relater to skin or sexual activity

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That can be STD or VD. Plz consult specialist doctor. Medicine can be given after checking properly. ...  Read More

Hi doctors , is my penile foreskin looking normal ? Please look into the attached images ? Note : I had past genital warts in 2025 and had no reoccuranace till now , took multiple treatments of electro cautery

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So earlier had balanitis and got treated via allopathy and now it healed 8 months back but now upon taking foreskin back I feel uncomfortable and glans becomes red... Not itchy but painful for sure. Prediabetic here. Looking for trusted homeopathy solution. Thanks.

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Your repeated balanitis is due to your prediabetic status. Both can be treated wonderfully at our clinic. We have 3 branches. Since you are from Pune we would prefer you to come face to face for consu ...  Read More

The foreskin stretches too much and hurts when pulled back during an erection. Is there any ointment that can be used to help resolve the issue?

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First examination is required then only treatment can be suggested. Kindly consult ...  Read More

I have a tight foreskin from the last 4 days. Which doctor should I consult? I noticed some scars after intercourse and then started to notice the foreskin tightening day by day.

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Hi, visit a urologist/surgeon in-person ...  Read More

My foreskin stretches and hurts and burns when retracting during erection. It's very painful. Kindly advise any treatment to resolve the issue.

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Tight foreskin. Simple remedy for this ...  Read More

My foreskin is not flexible and during intercourse time it even not open properly. Any problem for that. I will not go for circumcision.

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If it pains or tear or bleeding... Then u need to get it operated or start proper medicine.. To get rid of this problem as u like... Otherwise relax and enjoy your life ...  Read More

I am a 31-year-old male. I have itching on the inner side of my foreskin where it touches the glans. There is no pain while urinating, no discharge, and no visible blisters or ulcers. The itching is mild and comes and goes.Could this be a fungal infection, irritation, or an STI? Do I need any tests, such as urine, blood, or swab tests, to confirm t

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  Read More

History of Present Illness: During the 3rd–4th week of June 2026, I used a condom that was too tight during intercourse. The condom tore, and I had to remove it by forcefully stretching the tight ring. I subsequently developed pain around the underside of the penis near the frenulum and inner foreskin. On 29 June 2026, while bathing, I accide

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Kindly opt for physical examination ...  Read More

Dealing with mild phimosis and haven't retracted foreskin many times done only for cleaning when flaccid and sometimes erect (like 4-5 times for self pleasure).But today when I retracted it and got erect it behaved normally but when I got flaccid it didn't just stay up on glans kept going back and a little pain when touching the inner side of it th

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Hello, From what you’ve described, it is most likely normal and not an emergency. Since you have mild phimosis and have only retracted your foreskin a few times before, the inner foreskin and the gl ...  Read More

I am a 52 year old male who is diagnosed diabetes 2 year before. 1 year before I experienced tight foreskin . Ingot to know that if we have diabetic you will have like this. However after taking the diabetic medicine it got cured automatically. However from 1 week again I am having the same issue . Thinking that my sugar level have gone up I have b

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Consult for discussion and treatment ...  Read More

Since 3-4 days, I have been experiencing itching around the foreskin and the underside of the glans (penis tip), which started after sexual intercourse with my wife. On examination, I noticed multiple tiny white and red spots/dots on the affected area. There is itching and mild discomfort, but no severe pain, burning during urination, discharge, fo

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Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluat ...  Read More

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