Stretching to Fix a Tight Foreskin Phimosis It does seem intuitive that to stretch skin you would apply a great deal of force and polar skin cells apart. However, scientists have clearly shown that this approach leads to tears and inflammation which then prevents further stretching. It is quite...
They may prescribe a topical steroid cream for you to apply daily. Topical steroids help to stretch the foreskin. If you have an infection because of a tight foreskin, you might be prescribed an antifungal cream or antibiotics. In some cases, circumcision—the surgical removal of the foreskin—...