Penile Skin Bridge

 

Morning

In case you don't read the comments, the foreskin mystery from last week's post How Common was solved. What the Reader saw on his friend's cock at the gym is a Skin Bridge.

And, apparently, it is not all that common among adult men.

This can occur at any point along the glans.

According to the Cleveland Clinic:

• Penile skin bridge. This is a thicker, more permanent attachment. It occurs when the skin on the shaft attaches to the coronal margin. The coronal margin is the round border near the tip of the penis. A penile skin bridge usually needs treatment.

A penile skin bridge, also known as a penile adhesion, is a band of skin that connects the shaft of the penis to the head (glans). These can develop after circumcision, but can also occur in uncircumcised males. They can form due to incomplete separation of the foreskin or from injury to the glans during healing. While often asymptomatic, they can cause discomfort or irritation, especially during erections. Treatment typically involves separating the skin bridge, often through a minor surgical procedure. 

Applying a steroid cream is typically the first choice of treatment if the bridge causes discomfort or pain during an erection. If that doesn't resolve the issue, a minor surgery can separate it from the head, or remove it.

Big Thanks go to Anonymous and Everett, who both helped to solve the mystery.