Yes, phimosis is curable. Circumcision is the procedure to treat phimosis once and for all. Laser circumcision is the safest way to remove the tight foreskin from the penis. Stapler circumcision is a modern technique of circumcision that is minimally invasive in nature. It is better to undergo any of these advanced circumcision procedures than complex open circumcision surgery.

If you have a tight foreskin, do not retract it forcibly. This can result in tearing of the foreskin tissues and can aggravate your problem. Also, the foreskin may get stuck and form a ring around the penis. This condition is called paraphimosis and is an emergency medical condition.

Although phimosis can be treated with ointments and medications, the only permanent treatment for the condition is the surgical procedure called circumcision. In circumcision, the surgeon removes the layer of foreskin from the penis, which resolves the problem of phimosis. Medically, the most effective and modern circumcision procedure is laser circumcision.

Phimosis in infants usually goes away on its own by the time the boy turns 7 years of age. However, cases of adult phimosis do not resolve on their own without medical treatment. If left untreated, they can cause a number of complications. Therefore, it is better to seek medical consultation for the problem.

Yes, inability to retract the foreskin can make it even more difficult to maintain proper hygiene of the penis. Microbes can thus thrive in the dark and moist area under the foreskin and cause infections, which can result in inflammation of the glans penis.

Yes, phimosis does occur in children. In fact, infant phimosis is very common and occurs due to adhesions between the foreskin and the glans penis. The problem is nothing to worry about and it usually resolves on its own by the time the child reaches 5-7 years of age.

Sexually transmitted infections, improper hygiene and skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis are the major causes of sudden phimosis in adult men.

No, you should not rely on self-medication and home remedies for phimosis. Home remedies can certainly help alleviate the discomforts of phimosis only temporarily. However, it is not a good idea to rely completely on home remedies. And self-medication is just not an option. Delay in medical treatment for phimosis can result in the worsening of the problem and the symptoms can aggravate.

Yes, you can have sex with phimosis. But you may experience pain and discomfort during sexual intercourse. The tight foreskin also affects the chances of achieving orgasm pleasurably. You will also have to be cautious to prevent any tearing or scarring of the foreskin. It is better to consult a doctor for a permanent solution for phimosis.