Phimosis
In uncircumcised men, the foreskin is a flap of skin that covers the head of the penis. It is one of the most sensitive parts of the penis as it relates to sexual activity. The foreskin must be pulled back regularly so the head of the penis can be cleaned.
Sometimes, the foreskin can develop a ring of scar tissue making it difficult, painful, or impossible to retract. This is known as phimosis. Phimosis can lead to issues with penile hygiene, development of infections of the foreskin and/or head of the penis, and rarely, penile cancer.
The recommended treatment for most cases of phimosis is a circumcision.
Penile Adhesions
Penile adhesions are scars that can develop between the skin of the penis and the head of the penis (usually after a circumcision). Symptoms include pain, bleeding, and/or curvature of the penis with an erection.
In mild cases, the scars can be broken apart in the clinic with local anesthesia. In more severe cases of scarring, a circumcision revision is required. This is done in either a surgery center or hospital under general anesthesia.