Circumcision for Teenagers: Circumcision is a surgery to remove the skin at the very tip of the penis. It is done for males of all ages but is mostly done for babies. Sometimes teenage boys also undergo circumcisions. It is done for religious beliefs, medical reasons and for hygiene. Depending on the procedure adopted it…
Cracked Foreskin A cracked foreskin refers to the condition where the skin on the foreskin of the penis becomes dry, irritated, and cracked. The foreskin is a layer of skin which encloses the glans (head) of the penis. Symptoms of a cracked foreskin may include redness, itching, pain, swelling, and fissures or cracks in the…
Adult circumcision, or the surgical removal of the foreskin from the penis, is a procedure that has been increasingly popular in recent years. It is often recommended for men looking to improve their overall health and hygiene and those seeking aesthetic reasons for getting circumcised. Generally speaking, it can provide many benefits such as the…
Techniques of male circumcision focus on maximizing the benefits desired from the procedure and at the same time, minimising the risks of complications. Any of the various safe and acceptable techniques of male circumcision may be adopted as suitable to the patient. The choice of procedure is usually left to the particular patient in order…
How long does it take for circumcision to heal fully? Circumcision is the surgical process in which the foreskin, the fold of skin that covers the head of the penis, is removed. The procedure is conducted for cultural, religious, or personal reasons. It is usually performed on newborn males in the hospital soon after their…
The practice of circumcision is not uncommon though it is more so as infant circumcision. In some countries the practice is thriving as a custom or community-based ritual whereas others choose it for better health and hygiene. Whether it’s for aesthetic concerns or the requirement of a medical condition, adult circumcision as expert treatment is…
The head of the penis is sensitive because it is covered in nerve endings. For arousal and getting an erection, penile sensitivity is essential. However, a hypersensitive penis could cause annoyance and agony. Your sexual life may be affected by an excessively sensitive penis. It may also affect regular activities that are not sexual. Penis…
Phimosis is a medical condition in which the foreskin of the penis is too tight to be pulled back. This condition can be present in men at birth or develop later in life. It causes pain and difficulty while urinating. In severe cases, phimosis can lead to urinary tract infections, foreskin infection, or balanitis. However, to…
A common surgery in males conducted during childhood or later in adulthood is circumcision. The surgery reduces the risk of sexually transmitted illnesses such as human papillomavirus, genital ulcer disease, and HIV infection. Several disorders like infections of the glans and foreskin called balanitis and balanoposthitis, phimosis and paraphimosis are treated by circumcision in elderly…
Balanitis is an inflammation of the glans penis which is the round, sensitive tip of the penis. Balanitis can be painful and cause itching, redness, and swelling. It can affect men of any age but is most common in men over 40, especially with uncircumcision. In severe cases, balanitis can lead to scarring and loss…