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Paraphimosis is caused by inflammation of the foreskin. Once the inflamed foreskin is pulled back to expose the head of the penis, it cannot be pulled back over the head of the penis.

Causes for inflammation of the foreskin include:
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Last Updated: Jun 16, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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