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First aid for this condition is simple. The head of the penis must be squeezed very tightly between thumb and forefinger. This forces blood out of the head and reduces the size.<ref name="Berk"/> The [[foreskin]] can then be brought forward to its normal position. Application of ice may also be helpful.<ref name="NOCIRCpretract"/>
See the Video section for additional methods of reducing paraphimosis.
== Hospital treatment ==