Effect of Topical Steroid (0.05% Clobetasol Propionate) Treatment in Children With Severe Phimosis
Korean Journal of Urology
;
: 624-630, 2013.
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
We report our experience with the use of a topical steroid, 0.05% clobetasol propionate, for the treatment of phimosis with clinical complications. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
This was a retrospective analysis of the clinical outcomes of all patients presenting with phimosis to a single institution during the time period from October 2008 to May 2012. A total of 88 patients who had a Kikiros retractability grade of 4 or 5 and phimosis-associated clinical complications, such as ballooning of the prepuce, balanoposthitis, or a history of urinary tract infection (UTI), were instructed to apply 0.05% clobetasol propionate cream to the slightly retracted foreskin and to massage gently while retracting the foreskin. The efficacy of treatment was evaluated at 4 weeks from the initiation of therapy.RESULTS:
A total of 60 of the 88 patients (68.2%) showed a complete response (i.e., full retraction of the foreskin) to the therapy. The phimotic ring disappeared in 25 of the 88 patients (28.4%) after treatment. Patients who had a history of balanoposthitis, smegma, ballooning of the prepuce, or UTI showed significantly poorer improvement in preputial retraction (p<0.001, p<0.001, p<0.001, and p=0.02, respectively) and phimotic ring disappearance (p<0.001, p=0.001, p<0.001, and p=0.001, respectively) after treatment. No significant local or systemic side effects were associated with the administration of topical steroids.CONCLUSIONS:
Topical application of 0.05% clobetasol propionate cream and skin stretching is a safe, simple, and effective procedure with no significant side effects for severe phimosis in prepubertal boys.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Phimosis
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Skin
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Smegma
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Steroids
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Urinary Tract Infections
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Clobetasol
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Retrospective Studies
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Circumcision, Male
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Foreskin
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Massage
Type of study:
Observational study
Limits:
Child
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Urology
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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