Mild Versus Potent Corticosteroids as Treatment for Phimosis in Children

A Randomised Controlled Trial of Mild Versus Potent Topical Corticosteroids as Primary Treatment for Non-retractile Foreskin in Children.

Topical steroids are used as treatment for non-retractile foreskin in children for decades, but, there are disagreement among physicians about the optimum potency of the agent used. This study is designed to determine any difference in the beneficial effects of mild versus potent topical corticosteroids in treatment of non-retractile foreskin in children.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children 2-16 with non-retractile foreskin

Exclusion Criteria:

• Balanitis xerotica obliterans, balanitis, <2yrs