Patient's question:
I am a 16-year-old boy. I am not circumcised, and my foreskin is too long. When my penis is erect, sometimes half of it is exposed, sometimes one-third, and when it's not erect, one-eighth. So, what is the condition of excessive foreskin on the penis?Doctor's answer:
The foreskin refers to the double-layered skin of the penis that folds over the glans. In infancy, the foreskin is typically longer, covering the glans and the external urethral orifice, which is known as physiological phimosis. As one grows older, the penis and foreskin gradually develop. During puberty, the foreskin retracts backward, exposing the glans by adulthood. However, approximately 30% of adults still have a foreskin that completely covers the glans. A long foreskin does not necessarily require surgery; the key issue is whether the foreskin's opening cannot be retracted, as this can affect blood flow.