Question

How can you tell if a child’s penile skin is too long?

Answer

Long penile skin in children refers to a condition where the foreskin covers the urethral opening but can be rolled up to reveal the urethral opening and the glans penis. This situation is often accompanied by phimosis, which is the inability of the foreskin to be fully unrolled. Long penile skin may lead to premature ejaculation and increase the risk of penile cancer. A solution can be the procedure of circumcision.