I'm a 26-year-old guy and I've been really stressed about an issue I'm having. There's this membrane-like thing that seems to prevent my foreskin from pulling back properly, and it really stings if I try to force it. I came across some info online and I think it might be the frenulum. It's affecting my relationship and Im really worried about it. Is there anything I can do at home to fix it, or does it mean I need to get circumcised? Any advice would be great.

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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Candid cream for local application , tab flucanozole 150 mg once a week for 2 weeks is advised to the patient..

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Answered 04/07/2025

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