How to manage phimosis in young children

Phimosis in young children can be managed with cleaning. Parents can help their child clean the foreskin every night before bedtime by gently pulling back the foreskin and repeatedly attempting to retract it; with practice, the foreskin can gradually be loosened. Care should be taken to use gentle and flexible techniques. As the child grows, phimosis usually improves naturally, and in most cases resolves gradually after this improvement. Circumcision may be considered after age 5, involving surgical incision and removal of excess foreskin, which effectively addresses hygiene concerns.