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  • Male
  • 22 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm having trouble fully retracting the skin on my penis because it seems attached to the frenulum. What can I do to address this, and is there an easy way to deal with it?

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Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

You cant remove it.if it is painful or unable to retract the foreskin,then that could be phymosis for which you have to visit your surgeon for appropriate management.

Dr. Ranjith Suggests...

Consult a Dermatologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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