- phimosis and late foreskin retraction 20th July 2008
... just lead to more scarring. Either stretching with betamethasone cream, or a glansie, will take care of the worst case...
- another phimosis question 28th June 2008
... It's called betamethasone . It doesn't really speed anything up. It takes the ... whether you are stretching, or stretching and using betamethasone . It just helps in the cases that are so stubborn...
- Phimosis... depression. 3rd April 2008
... that tight. You could get the doctor to prescribe betamethasone . Applied to the outside of the foreskin, it can thin...
- tight 23rd March 2008
... betamethasone cream is no magic bullet. it is for the really stubborn...
- How to apply betamethasone cream?? 4th March 2008
... Betamethasone is a topical cortico-steroid typically used to reduce...
- Scarred foreskin problem 19th February 2008
... Another is stretching, combined with prescription betamethasone cream. This steroid thins the skin. You apply it...
... glansie. If you don't, try getting a prescription for betamethasone cream.
You apply it to the tight part of the outside...
- I hate my foreskin right now. 14th February 2008
... New Zealand you may get a doctor who will prescribe Betamethasone without wanting to circumcise you first up. Betamethasone...
- tight forskin 20th January 2008
... way he or she is going to know. They can prescribe betamethasone cream, which is a steroid, and thins out the skin...
... way he or she is going to know. They can prescribe betamethasone cream, which is a steroid, and thins out the skin...
- Tight foreskin, bit of a different situation 14th January 2008
... happen from yeast infections, or premature retraction. Betamethasone cream prescribed by your doctor may well help thin...
- Possible Circumcision 4th January 2008
... and started me on a new cream called Betaderm 0.1% ( Betamethasone Valerate)... a higher potency steroid cream to help...
- Help with Phimosis cure and topical application. 10th December 2007
... soft.
1) Geoff suggests putting least amount of Betamethasone and only to the frenular band area and no where else ... suggested me to put 1% Hydrocortisone, never prescribed betamethasone though. He told me to retract the foreskin as much...
... know.
if it were me, I'd see someone else, ask for betamethasone cream, and get really clear instructions on how to...
... know.
if it were me, I'd see someone else, ask for betamethasone cream, and get really clear instructions on how to...
- Foreskin will not retract due to vein. 6th December 2007
... doesn't work after 8 weeks, see your doctor, and get betamethasone cream. It will thin out the frenar band, so it will...
- Phimosis, Seeing Urologist 7th November 2007
... is easily fixed through stretching, with or without betamethasone cream.
see the sticky at the top of this page, on...
- Need Betamethasone or alternative for Phimosis 25th October 2007
... symptoms? Also, does anyone know somewhere I can get betamethasone online without a prescription? I've looked and they...
... troublesome during erections. Did you get any relief from betamethasone ? It looks you must have gotten some results now after...
- Frenulum Breve? Phimosis? 26th September 2007
... forum, you do have options. Your doctor can prescribe betamethasone cream. This is a steroid, which, when used in conjunction ... stretching can help, but it really is a toss up. Perhaps betamethasone will help, I don't really know. But, if all else...
- Foreskin Problem 17th September 2007
... instructions. You can try stretching after you are clear. Betamethasone may be necessary though....
- Phimosis 15th September 2007
... works. anything a doctor would recommend, such as betamethasone cream, or a circumcision, would take that long to...
- cure for Phimosis 26th August 2007
... second is stretching. Third is using prescription betamethasone cream in conjunction with stretching. Then, using...
- How far is foreskin supposed to retract? 4th August 2007
... loosen up. If it doesn't loosen over time, you can get betamethasone from a doctor. Combined with stretching, it will...
- Phimosis & Betamethasone 17th July 2007
... don’t show the foreskin at all. You can buy Betamethasone on the net. I'm not sure exactly where but have heard...
... your hands on either a foreskin-friendly doctor, or betamethasone , you can buy a glansie. They go for $90 or so, but...
- Please Advise on Foreskin!! (Need HELP) 12th July 2007
... but not when erect. Stretching, or stretching plus betamethasone cream from your doctor, should take care of it just...
- Penile train wreck 16th June 2007
... when it's flaccid. I haven't been able to get any betamethasone cream because I don't have health insurance. Or,...
- Frenulum Breve Advice 8th June 2007
... stretching first without the cream. You can get the Betamethasone if you can't stretch it and if that doesn't work try...
... I use the hydrocortisone cream or should I use the betamethasone ? Are there different strengths? Also, should I just...
... Betamethasone is the only thing that has the skin-thinning side...
- Betamethasone and Beyond! 17th May 2007
... each month only. I'm assuming this is because it's Betamethasone 0.1% as opposed to 0.05%. I haven't noticed any change...
... optimal solution...and everything I've heard about betamethasone says it should be applied to the external foreskin...
... each month only. I'm assuming this is because it's Betamethasone 0.1% as opposed to 0.05%. I haven't noticed any change ... it looks Hydrocortisone does the job slower than betamethasone but is more safer. Also stretching 3-6 times a day ... circumcision. Also any effects/experiences you have from Betamethasone application. I am thinking next time I see my doctor...
- Foreskin Scar Tissue? 2nd May 2007
... stretching, and make progress more gradually. The betamethasone cream is not a bad idea. It's a steroid, and it thins...
- Please help (Phimosis related, and long) 24th April 2007
... there is no yeast, you can start stretching again. Betamethasone is meant to be applied to the outer foreskin, not...
... there.
Oh yeah, I also got a steroid prescription ( betamethasone ) for the stretching. What's kinda cool is with all...
- End Of Penis Trouble 4th March 2007
... you clear it up though. In which case you may need betamethasone to stretch again as scar tissue does not naturally...
- Diprosone 0,05% Creme?? 23rd February 2007
... Is this just the Schering Plough brand name for Betamethasone ? I got some when I was oversea's and would like to...
- my son....... 13th February 2007
... him to read and ask himself but think about getting Betamethasone for him to speed things up. Stretching will usually...
- thinking about stretching 13th February 2007
... Geoff
hey so i read your sticky again and i cant get betamethasone because i dont have a doctor and i dont have any money ... counter ointments that help? do i really need the betamethasone to stretch it? and also, how much should i stretch...
... you don't need betamethasone ...at least until 8 weeks of daily, regular stretching...
... [QUOTE=tommy124;2797763]you don't need betamethasone ...at least until 8 weeks of daily, regular stretching...
- hi can somone help with my Phimosis 31st January 2007
... the sticky at the top of this forum?
Did you try betamethasone cream, in conjunction with the stretching, or the...
... stretching, following the instructions fails, there is betamethasone cream. If both together fail, a dorsal slit can work...
- help!!!!!!! foreskin too tight 2nd December 2006
... circumcision. Also have you seen a dictor and asked for Betamethasone ? That will often allow even stuborn tight foreskins...
... to arrange to see a surgeon to get cut) ask for the Betamethasone and use that while you wait for an appointment to...
- foreskin streches 14th November 2006
... extremely difficult. If scar tissue has formed then Betamethasone is fairly necessary if any stretching is to succeed...
- Chronic, Red, Burning Scrotum 10th November 2006
... with a yeast infection. I was given clotrimazole, betamethasone , and dipropionate cream. I proceeded to apply the...
- phimosis/paraphimosis / normal ??? 25th October 2006
... own. The stretching on its own will work fine. The Betamethasone is only to speed things up or if there is a problem...
- Going to see the Doctor about Phimosis. 10th October 2006
... case after the infection is cleared up you may need Betamethasone to help with stretching if it doesn't just loosen...
- Need Betamethasone or alternative for Phimosis 5th September 2006
... It won't speed up the stretching in the same way as Betamethasone but if you do have a low-grade fungal or yeast infection ... dramatic improvement with it. If it doesn't work then Betamethasone is the next step.
Geoff...
... exercises every day? Because if you didn't, simply using betamethasone without stretching is unlikely to work, either.
Good...
... type of creams or ointments that do the same as the Betamethasone ? What exactly is betamethasone and what does it do...
... Betamethasone is a highly activated form of cortisone. Cortisone...
... Betamethasone is just a stronger version of hydrocorisone cream ... pharmacy.
The reason you need a prescription for betamethasone is because using it for a prolonged period could lead...
... Betamethasone should only be used as a tiny smear on just the tight ... alternative is surgery on that tight bit of skin then Betamethasone is far less damaging than cutting it off.
Geoff...
... So can I safely use hydrocorisone in place of betamethasone with stretching to get the desired affect?...
... So can I safely use hydrocorisone in place of betamethasone with stretching to get the desired affect?
No, Hydrocortis ... effect that you need to help with stretching. Only Betamethasone is proven to help with stretching. You have to go ... to a doctor and persuade them that Betamethasone is what you need. I'm sorry but that or buying it...
... Since betamethasone and hydrocortisone are both skin thinning, I've read ... I'm hopeing it can help me get similar results to betamethasone , maybe it'll take a bit longer but i've gotta try...
... reference, hydrocorisone has about 1/2 the effect of betamethasone in terms of reducing skin building proteins. However...
... symptoms? Also, does anyone know somewhere I can get betamethasone online without a prescription? I've looked and they...
... January and was able to stop by a pharmacy and get some Betamethasone . The front of the box says Diprosone 0,05% Creme ... , made by Schering-Plough, Betamethasone - Voie cutanee. I'm guessing this is what I need...
- foreskin when erected 29th August 2006
... after a month or two then see a doctor and ask for Betamethasone cream. Read the instructions carefully and get back...
- What Age Retraction? 21st August 2006
... months, the second treatment is stretching, along with betamethasone cream from your doctor. If this doesn't work, your...
- Phimosis: My foreskin cut during rough foreplay 24th July 2006
... i asked about a cream, he didn't really know about betamethasone but he did prescribe triamcinolone and said anything...
... regular skin, or is it tougher and a little leathery?
Betamethasone cream would thin the foreskin a bit....
... cream but don't think it will be as active as the Betamethasone . I would have thought hydrogen peroxide would be a ... doctor. Doctors who don't know about the action of Betamethasone tend to use a less active form of corticosteroid to ... stretching with it and if it doesn't work then demand the Betamethasone .
It is amazing that a urologist has not even heard ... of the use of Betamethasone for stretching. He could at least do a web search...
- Help Plz Adhesionz 15th July 2006
... enough. Remember to apply just a tiny amount of the Betamethasone cream to just the tight part and that it won't do...
- foreskin stretching / how tight is it? 22nd June 2006
... of stretching at the most should do it, without any betamethasone cream or anything but your fingers. If it were my...