Patient's question:
I am 20 years old this year and still in school. My life doesn't have any questionable aspects, but during a physical examination, I found out that I have phimosis. I feel very upset, and it's frustrating to think about how I could have phimosis. The help I want: Why did I get phimosis?Doctor's answer:
The main reasons for excessive foreskin in males are as follows:(1) Excessive foreskin in males is caused by penile foreskin trauma leading to organized adhesion of penile hematoma, or scars from burns, which prevent the foreskin from retracting and expose the glans penis.
(2) Insufficient energy for upward growth of the penis may also result in excessive foreskin.
(3) Postnatal penile foreskin inflammatory adhesion may also be a cause of excessive foreskin.
(4) Lack of flexibility in the foreskin or a narrow foreskin orifice may also lead to excessive foreskin.