Randomized open-label trial comparing topical prescription triamcinolone to over-the-counter hydrocortisone for the treatment of phimosis

Phimosis is a common condition affecting most infant boys and generally resolves over time without symptoms. Severe cases of phimosis can lead to balanoposthitis, urinary tract infections, and urinary retention. Medical treatment for symptomatic phimosis includes topical corticosteroids with manual foreskin retraction.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - April 27, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: J.D. Chamberlin, C. Dorgalli, A. Abdelhalim, C.A. Davis-Dao, C.L. Chalmers, M.S. Kelly, Z.T. Wang, K-W. Chuang, I.M. McAleer, H.A. Stephany, E.J. Wehbi, A.E. Khoury Source Type: research