What is a scarred phimosis?

Jan 24, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wenmin
Introduction
Cicatricial phimosis is caused by scarring that forms between the foreskin and glans penis due to infection, excessive foreskin length, or other factors. Mild cases generally present no obvious symptoms, but severe cases may affect foreskin retraction and glans exposure, thereby interfering with normal urination. Therefore, after diagnosis, timely targeted treatment under a doctor's guidance is necessary to avoid delaying the condition.

Generally, cicatricial phimosis refers to the formation of scar tissue between the inner layer of the foreskin and the glans penis, which is usually related to infections or inherent factors of the foreskin itself. If there are discomfort symptoms, timely medical attention is required. Detailed analysis is as follows:

Cicatricial phimosis is a type of scarring occurring at the site of phimosis and is usually associated with repeated inflammatory irritation of the surrounding tissues. Additionally, it may also be caused by factors such as excessive foreskin, genetic predisposition, or penile trauma. In mild cases, there may be no obvious symptoms, but in severe cases, adhesion of the local skin may occur, potentially leading to an inability to retract the foreskin and exposing the glans and penis, thus affecting normal urination.

Therefore, once cicatricial phimosis is detected, timely targeted treatment is necessary. For individuals with excessive foreskin, circumcision can be performed under a doctor's guidance. This treatment involves removing the excess foreskin to relieve the constriction caused by the scar tissue on the glans penis, thereby achieving therapeutic goals.

After detecting cicatricial phimosis, it is recommended to first understand your own condition and choose an appropriate treatment plan in consultation with a doctor. Additionally, maintaining local hygiene during treatment is important to avoid cross-infection.

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