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==Lengthening a foreskin==
==Lengthening a foreskin==
A [[foreskin]] may be lengthened over time by the application of manual traction to cause [[tissue expansion]] by [[mitosis]]. It is a slow process. Dedication and perseverance are required.
A [[foreskin]] may be lengthened over time by the application of manual traction to cause [[tissue expansion]] by [[mitosis]]. It is a slow process. Dedication and perseverance are required.
==Shortening a foreskin==
Shortening a [[foreskin]] requires surgery. Chinese researchers recommend removing skin at the base of the [[penis]].<ref>{{REFjournal
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|title=[New concept of the treatment for redundant prepuce]
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|quote=Removal of the excess skin at the root of the penis should be preferred to the conventional circumcision for treatment of redundant prepuce.
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==Images==
==Images==
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==Conclusion==
==Conclusion==
The article entitled "Redundant Prepuce", provided by the Cleveland Clinic, is filled with Midwestern [[bias]] against the [[foreskin]], and lacks understanding of the nature and function of the [[foreskin]]. It is NOT recommended.
The article entitled "Redundant Prepuce", provided by the Cleveland Clinic, is filled with Midwestern [[bias]] against the [[foreskin]], and lacks understanding of the nature and function of the [[foreskin]]. It is NOT recommended. "Redundant prepuce" is a false diagnosis that has been claimed by certain doctors who generate additional income by performing [[adult circumcision]].


'''Long foreskins''' should not be described as "redundant", "excess", or "extra". It is a multi-functional, protective, sensitive, erogenous part of the normal [[penis]].<ref name="cold-taylor1999">{{ColdCJ TaylorJR 1999}}</ref>
'''Long foreskins''' should not be described as "redundant", "excess", or "extra". It is a multi-functional, protective, sensitive, erogenous part of the normal [[penis]].<ref name="cold-taylor1999">{{ColdCJ TaylorJR 1999}}</ref>
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* [[Acroposthion]]
* [[Acroposthion]]
* [[Frenulum]]
* [[Frenulum]]
* [[Jojoba]]
* [[Living with a foreskin in circumcised America]]
* [[Living with a foreskin in circumcised America]]
* [[Longer foreskin is favored]]
* [[Longer foreskin is favored]]