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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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|journal=Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi | |||
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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]] | ||