Types of Phimosis

Physiological Phimosis

Sometimes referred to as primary phimosis, physiological phimosis is one of the most common types of phimosis. Physiological phimosis occurs naturally at birth and generally resolves on its own. Almost all newborns are born with a tight foreskin that loosens up on its own over time. In some cases, though, the condition can persist until teenage. In such cases, non-surgical methods such as steroid creams may be effective in treating physiological phimosis. If the condition seems to persist thereafter, your urologist may recommend circumcision surgery.

Pathological Phimosis

Pathological phimosis is also known as secondary phimosis. Pathological phimosis is a type of phimosis that occurs due to factors such as scarring, infection, or inflammation of the penis caused by an injury. Pathological phimosis can occur irrespective of age and usually requires surgical treatment.

Why Choose Circumcision for Phimosis?

Most urologists recommend undergoing circumcision surgery to treat phimosis due to its ability to remove the foreskin itself completely. As a result, the chances of phimosis recurrence after circumcision surgery are almost zero. While non-surgical alternatives to circumcision may provide you with good initial results regarding level 1-2 phimosis, they may not be long-lasting. It is also possible for phimosis to reoccur once you have stopped the application of prescribed phimosis creams.