What is this band of skin fusing the foreskin to the glans?

[Sc95]

I've suffered phimosis all my life (I'm 25) and have now only been able to retract the foreskin to be able to see the head.

The glans seems to be physically fused to the top of the foreskin near the urethra by a band of skin.

It gets very tense just by moving the foreskin down a little bit. Not causing pain at the moment but looks like it could snap if I force it.

There is also what appears to be a thin white layer of skin on top of the glans. It is already very sensitive and stinging and when I rub it it moves around, similar to when you have sunburn and the top layer of skin is flakey and could peel off. Is this white skin meant to be there? And is something wrong?

Awaiting to hear back from urologist but there's a pandemic going on right now.

Thanks

[map2352]

It’s called the frenulum or “banjo string”

[map2352 in reply to map2352]

It’s on the underside of the glans and it’s what attaches the foreskin

[Sc95 in reply to map2352]

It isn't on the underside. I've never even seen the underside. It attaches right next to the opening at the tip of the glans.

[Sc95 in reply to map2352]

I fear it may have fused to the glans as a result of balanitis I've probably had my whole life and didn't know

[Tato1103 in reply to Sc95]

It probably wasnt caused by balatinitis, but I would still ckeck my urologist.

[daimie]

your foreskin is too tight

[Sc95 in reply to daimie]

Sorry I got your email but I can't verify the account to private message.

[Sc95 in reply to Sc95]

I got your message sorry*

[daimie in reply to Sc95]

send message to you

[daimie]

tell me your snapchat user name plz

[Sc95 in reply to daimie]

No snapchat

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You need to wait to see your urologist. We are not in a position to diagnose or treat you. Please also try to keep discussion on forum where that is possible.

[Astre]

I had the same problem. They recommended a circumcise

[MrAk1]

Hope things getnbetter for.you i doubt its fused at all its just super tight for you