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PHIMOSIS  Phimosis is defined as the inability to retract the skin (foreskin or prepuce) covering the head (glans) of the penis. The tip of the penis appears as a tight ring or a rubber band preventing from retraction. It is of two types Physiological phimosis Children are born with tight foreskin during birth and separation occurs naturally around 2-4 years of age. This condition is normal in infants. Pathological Phimosis  The phimosis  occurs due to repeated inflammation retraction of the foreskin leading to bleeding, scarring, and infection. Symptoms  If there is a painful ballooning or difficulty during urination then it advised for the treatment. Diagnosis and Evaluation Phimosis leads to penile irritation or bleeding, painful urination and erections, ballooning of foreskin with pain and difficulty during urination, urinary retention, recurrent infections, paraphimosis and urinary tract infections which require treatment. Tre...

Penile Cancer What Is Penile Cancer?  This cancer occurs when cells grow out of control on or in a man’s penis. It can be treated, especially if it’s found in the earlier stages. There are several types of penile cancer: Squamous cell: This makes 95% of penile cancer  cases. It usually starts at the penile skin/glans Sarcoma: In this case, cancers form in tissues like muscle, blood vessels, and fat. Melanoma: This cancer starts in the cells that give skin color. (Melanocytes) Basal cell carcinoma: These cancers start deeper in the skin. They grow slowly but they won't spread to other areas of your body . Cancer Causes and Risk Factors ·         The most common causes of Penile Cancer are ·         Using tobacco products. ·         Having poor personal hygiene. ·         Weakened immune system because of HIV or ...