What Is Phimosis in Children?
Disease description:
The child’s glans penis is consistently not visible; we suspect this may be due to phimosis. What exactly is phimosis in children?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Tan Bo
Phimosis in children refers to a condition where the foreskin cannot be retracted normally to expose the glans penis. If left untreated for an extended period, it may lead to balanoposthitis and adversely affect the child’s genitourinary development. Phimosis in children may result from genetic factors or congenital underdevelopment. Circumcision may be considered after the age of 8 years.
