Goodfellow Gems #57

Goodfellow Gems #57

Bruce Arroll

Bruce Arroll

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Topical corticosteroids may be a safe alternative to treat phimosis

Phimosis, where the foreskin cannot be fully drawn back over the penis is normal at birth and often self-corrects without needing treatment during the
References

1. Moreno G, et al., Topical corticosteroids for treating phimosis in boys. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014. http://www.cochrane.org/CD008973/RENAL_topical-corticosteroids-for-treating-phimosis-in-boys