Phimosis congenital, acquired, tight, not tight: what are the differences?

#Phimosis is a medical condition characterised by the difficulty or inability to uncover the glans of the penis due to a tight foreskin. This condition can be classified into several categories, including congenital, acquired, tightened and untightened.

Congenital phimosis is present from birth and is caused by a lack of elasticity of the foreskin. In some cases, the foreskin may be so tight that it completely prevents the glans from coming out. Congenital phimosis is relatively common in infants and children, but tends to resolve itself over time without the need for medical intervention (physiological phimosis).

Acquired phimosis, on the other hand, can develop in adulthood as a result of inflammation or infection of the foreskin. This can cause a thickening of the skin, making it less elastic and difficult to retract. Acquired phimosis can occur at any age and is often associated with conditions such as balanitis, an inflammation of the glans.
There are two levels of severity of phimosis: serratus or non-serratus. Tight phimosis refers to a condition in which the foreskin is so tight that the glans is completely obstructed. This can cause problems during urination or sexual intercourse.

Not tight phimosis, on the other hand, occurs when the foreskin can be retracted in part, but only to a certain extent. In this condition, the foreskin may cause discomfort or difficulty during erection or cleaning of the penis.

Phimosis, whether congenital or acquired, tightened or untightened, can be cured by circumcision surgery or by Phimostop, a medical device that treats phimosis without the need for surgery, by progressive dilation of the phimotic ring.

In conclusion, phimosis can be classified into different categories, depending on the severity and characteristics of the condition. It is important to emphasise that proper diagnosis requires clinical observation and consultation with a medical professional if phimosis is suspected or if symptoms such as difficulty in retracting the foreskin, pain or inflammation are experienced. A medical professional will be able to provide an accurate diagnosis and recommend the most appropriate treatment to deal with phimosis.