&lt;h1 data-start=&quot;871&quot; data-end=&quot;917&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;First Things First: What &lt;em data-start=&quot;903&quot; data-end=&quot;907&quot;&gt;Is&lt;/em&gt; Phimosis?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;919&quot; data-end=&quot;1064&quot;&gt;Phimosis (pronounced &lt;em data-start=&quot;940&quot; data-end=&quot;953&quot;&gt;fai-moh-sis&lt;/em&gt;) is a condition where the &lt;strong data-start=&quot;980&quot; data-end=&quot;1026&quot;&gt;foreskin of the penis can&amp;rsquo;t be pulled back&lt;/strong&gt; over the head (glans). It can affect:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1067&quot; data-end=&quot;1134&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1067&quot; data-end=&quot;1090&quot;&gt;Babies and children&lt;/strong&gt; (usually normal and resolves with age), and&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1137&quot; data-end=&quot;1236&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1137&quot; data-end=&quot;1163&quot;&gt;Teenagers or adult men&lt;/strong&gt;, especially if the tightness causes pain, discomfort, or hygiene issues.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1238&quot; data-end=&quot;1311&quot;&gt;In some cases, phimosis is just mildly annoying. In others, it can cause:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1314&quot; data-end=&quot;1344&quot;&gt;Pain during sex or erections&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1347&quot; data-end=&quot;1369&quot;&gt;Difficulty urinating&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1372&quot; data-end=&quot;1427&quot;&gt;Redness, swelling, or infections (like &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1411&quot; data-end=&quot;1424&quot;&gt;balanitis&lt;/strong&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1430&quot; data-end=&quot;1499&quot;&gt;Build-up of smegma (a white-ish, smelly substance under the foreskin)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1501&quot; data-end=&quot;1563&quot;&gt;In short: it&amp;rsquo;s not dangerous, but &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1535&quot; data-end=&quot;1563&quot;&gt;it shouldn&amp;rsquo;t be ignored.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1501&quot; data-end=&quot;1563&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;1570&quot; data-end=&quot;1598&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Causes Phimosis?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1600&quot; data-end=&quot;1728&quot;&gt;Phimosis can be something you&amp;rsquo;re born with (congenital), or it can develop over time (acquired). Here&amp;rsquo;s what might be behind it:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;1730&quot; data-end=&quot;1759&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Natural Development&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1760&quot; data-end=&quot;1893&quot;&gt;In boys, the foreskin is often non-retractable until puberty &amp;mdash; so in kids, it&amp;rsquo;s usually &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1848&quot; data-end=&quot;1865&quot;&gt;not a problem&lt;/strong&gt;. Most outgrow it by age 16.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;1895&quot; data-end=&quot;1930&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Inflammation or Infection&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1931&quot; data-end=&quot;2051&quot;&gt;Recurring issues like &lt;strong data-start=&quot;1953&quot; data-end=&quot;1966&quot;&gt;balanitis&lt;/strong&gt;, skin irritation, or poor hygiene can cause &lt;strong data-start=&quot;2011&quot; data-end=&quot;2023&quot;&gt;scarring&lt;/strong&gt; that tightens the foreskin.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;2053&quot; data-end=&quot;2078&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Skin Conditions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2079&quot; data-end=&quot;2176&quot;&gt;Things like &lt;strong data-start=&quot;2091&quot; data-end=&quot;2112&quot;&gt;eczema, psoriasis&lt;/strong&gt;, or even repeated rubbing can cause inflammation and narrowing.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;2178&quot; data-end=&quot;2196&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Diabetes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2197&quot; data-end=&quot;2319&quot;&gt;High blood sugar can make infections more likely, especially &lt;strong data-start=&quot;2258&quot; data-end=&quot;2278&quot;&gt;yeast infections&lt;/strong&gt;, which may lead to scarring or phimosis.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2197&quot; data-end=&quot;2319&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;2326&quot; data-end=&quot;2359&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;When Is Phimosis a Problem?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2361&quot; data-end=&quot;2506&quot;&gt;If it doesn&amp;rsquo;t hurt, doesn&amp;rsquo;t interfere with hygiene, and you can pee normally &amp;mdash; you&#39;re probably fine. But &lt;strong data-start=&quot;2466&quot; data-end=&quot;2482&quot;&gt;see a doctor&lt;/strong&gt; if you&amp;rsquo;re dealing with:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2510&quot; data-end=&quot;2543&quot;&gt;Pain during sex or masturbation&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2546&quot; data-end=&quot;2592&quot;&gt;Swelling, irritation, or an unpleasant smell&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2595&quot; data-end=&quot;2617&quot;&gt;Recurrent infections&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2620&quot; data-end=&quot;2660&quot;&gt;A ballooning foreskin during urination&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2663&quot; data-end=&quot;2714&quot;&gt;Trouble fully retracting your foreskin past puberty&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2716&quot; data-end=&quot;2867&quot;&gt;Also: if the foreskin is retracted and &lt;em data-start=&quot;2755&quot; data-end=&quot;2767&quot;&gt;gets stuck&lt;/em&gt; behind the glans (a painful emergency called &lt;strong data-start=&quot;2813&quot; data-end=&quot;2829&quot;&gt;paraphimosis&lt;/strong&gt;) &amp;mdash; seek medical help &lt;strong data-start=&quot;2851&quot; data-end=&quot;2867&quot;&gt;immediately.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2716&quot; data-end=&quot;2867&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;122&quot; data-end=&quot;186&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How Severe Is Your Phimosis? Here&amp;rsquo;s a Quick Scoring Guide&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;188&quot; data-end=&quot;402&quot;&gt;Phimosis only affects &lt;strong data-start=&quot;210&quot; data-end=&quot;233&quot;&gt;uncircumcised males&lt;/strong&gt;, and it&amp;rsquo;s often more common during &lt;strong data-start=&quot;269&quot; data-end=&quot;283&quot;&gt;teen years&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;mdash; though it can happen to adult men too. Use this simple scoring system to get an idea of how tight things really are:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;404&quot; data-end=&quot;530&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;404&quot; data-end=&quot;423&quot;&gt;Score 1 &amp;ndash; Mild:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;423&quot; data-end=&quot;426&quot; /&gt;You can fully retract the foreskin, but it feels tight when pulled behind the head of the penis (glans).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;532&quot; data-end=&quot;616&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;532&quot; data-end=&quot;563&quot;&gt;Score 2 &amp;ndash; Mild to Moderate:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;563&quot; data-end=&quot;566&quot; /&gt;You can partially expose the glans, but not fully.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;618&quot; data-end=&quot;747&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;618&quot; data-end=&quot;641&quot;&gt;Score 3 &amp;ndash; Moderate:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;641&quot; data-end=&quot;644&quot; /&gt;Only part of the glans is visible &amp;mdash; just enough to see the urinary opening (meatus), but not much more.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;749&quot; data-end=&quot;865&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;749&quot; data-end=&quot;782&quot;&gt;Score 4 &amp;ndash; Moderate to Severe:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;782&quot; data-end=&quot;785&quot; /&gt;The foreskin retracts a little, but neither the glans nor the meatus is visible.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;867&quot; data-end=&quot;970&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;867&quot; data-end=&quot;888&quot;&gt;Score 5 &amp;ndash; Severe:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start=&quot;888&quot; data-end=&quot;891&quot; /&gt;The foreskin cannot be retracted at all &amp;mdash; it&amp;rsquo;s completely stuck over the glans.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;867&quot; data-end=&quot;970&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;2874&quot; data-end=&quot;2918&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How Is Phimosis Treated in Hong Kong?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2920&quot; data-end=&quot;2992&quot;&gt;The good news: &lt;strong data-start=&quot;2935&quot; data-end=&quot;2957&quot;&gt;you&amp;rsquo;ve got options&lt;/strong&gt;, and most are quick and effective.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;2994&quot; data-end=&quot;3021&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Topical Creams&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3022&quot; data-end=&quot;3142&quot;&gt;Doctors often start with &lt;strong data-start=&quot;3047&quot; data-end=&quot;3065&quot;&gt;steroid creams&lt;/strong&gt; and gentle stretching exercises. This works for many mild-to-moderate cases.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;3144&quot; data-end=&quot;3174&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Gentle Stretching&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3175&quot; data-end=&quot;3295&quot;&gt;With a little patience (and guidance from a doctor), daily stretching of the foreskin can improve flexibility over time.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;3297&quot; data-end=&quot;3340&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. Circumcision or Preputioplasty&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3341&quot; data-end=&quot;3411&quot;&gt;For more severe or recurring phimosis, &lt;strong data-start=&quot;3380&quot; data-end=&quot;3391&quot;&gt;surgery&lt;/strong&gt; may be recommended:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3414&quot; data-end=&quot;3460&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/circumcision-hong-kong&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3414&quot; data-end=&quot;3430&quot;&gt;Circumcision&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; removes the foreskin entirely&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3463&quot; data-end=&quot;3564&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3463&quot; data-end=&quot;3481&quot;&gt;Preputioplasty&lt;/strong&gt; loosens the foreskin without removing it &amp;mdash; great if you want to keep things intact&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3566&quot; data-end=&quot;3782&quot;&gt;At modern clinics like &lt;strong data-start=&quot;3589&quot; data-end=&quot;3615&quot;&gt;Pulse Clinic Hong Kong&lt;/strong&gt;, these procedures are &lt;strong data-start=&quot;3638&quot; data-end=&quot;3690&quot;&gt;quick, discreet, and done under local anesthesia&lt;/strong&gt;. You&amp;rsquo;ll be home the same day, with aftercare support to make healing smooth and drama-free.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3566&quot; data-end=&quot;3782&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;3789&quot; data-end=&quot;3831&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Is It Embarrassing to Ask for Help?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3833&quot; data-end=&quot;4003&quot;&gt;Absolutely not. Phimosis is a medical condition, not something to feel shy about. Doctors at men&amp;rsquo;s health clinics deal with it all the time &amp;mdash; no judgment, just solutions.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4005&quot; data-end=&quot;4107&quot;&gt;And the sooner you address it, the sooner you&amp;rsquo;ll feel more &lt;strong data-start=&quot;4064&quot; data-end=&quot;4107&quot;&gt;comfortable, confident, and in control.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4005&quot; data-end=&quot;4107&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;4114&quot; data-end=&quot;4144&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Can I Prevent Phimosis?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4146&quot; data-end=&quot;4205&quot;&gt;Sometimes it just happens. But you can reduce your risk by:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4209&quot; data-end=&quot;4268&quot;&gt;Keeping the foreskin clean (but gently &amp;mdash; avoid harsh soaps)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4271&quot; data-end=&quot;4290&quot;&gt;Practicing safe sex&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4293&quot; data-end=&quot;4326&quot;&gt;Managing conditions like diabetes&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;4329&quot; data-end=&quot;4373&quot;&gt;Avoiding rough handling or forced retraction&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;4380&quot; data-end=&quot;4425&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Want to Chat With Someone Who Gets It?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4427&quot; data-end=&quot;4586&quot;&gt;Whether you&#39;re dealing with discomfort, have questions about circumcision, or just want a no-pressure consultation, &lt;strong data-start=&quot;4543&quot; data-end=&quot;4569&quot;&gt;Pulse Clinic Hong Kong&lt;/strong&gt; is here to help.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;4749&quot; data-end=&quot;4785&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Final Thoughts: You&amp;rsquo;re Not Alone&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4787&quot; data-end=&quot;4984&quot;&gt;If you&amp;rsquo;re struggling with phimosis, you&#39;re not weird, you&#39;re not dirty, and you&amp;rsquo;re definitely not alone. It&amp;rsquo;s one of those things that no one &lt;em data-start=&quot;4929&quot; data-end=&quot;4936&quot;&gt;talks&lt;/em&gt; about &amp;mdash; but many guys experience at some point.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4787&quot; data-end=&quot;4984&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot; data-start=&quot;5043&quot; data-end=&quot;5154&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Call us or book a visit at Pulse Clinic Hong Kong &amp;mdash; because your health, comfort, and confidence matter.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.hk/circumcision-hong-kong&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://cms.eu-health.org/Files/Buttons/Booking-an-appointment-at-PULSE-CLINIC.png&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;33&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Take the first step. Ask the question. Get the answers.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;5043&quot; data-end=&quot;5154&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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