Penile adhesion - anyone had it?

[deg_dilemma]

No idea how it happened but sometime in the past 2 months a small (3 or 4mm) portion of my foreskin became stuck to the glans. I didn't even know this kind of thing was possible! I usually keep it lubricated with Argan oil and have done so for a very long time (20 years or so), so the skin is not normally dry. It literally looked like the underside of my foreskin was fused onto the head.... very odd.

The adhesion wasn't a problem but just now it has separated, resulting in a tear - and a sore, tender area where the top layer of skin is literally ripped. It's sore but not bleeding fortunately.

I'm sure you gentlemen can imagine how this feels! And of course it means no more action for the next few weeks 

I'm trying to see a doctor but a video call is the best they can do today. I'll pop into the walk-in center otherwise.

Has anyone here had a similar problem? Any guidance would be appreciated.

[shed]

I feel for you mate and hope it heals quickly. I'm just glad that I was curcumsised at birth

[Blackpool Rock]

I'm struggling to work out exactly what's happened, not sure if you can upload a picture for us to see (sure it'll be OK as it's you not a service provider) then our resident Doc can give an assessment along with 100's of other armchair experts 

[RandomGuy99]

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Yes—**it could**, mainly indirectly.

- If argan oil (or any oil) causes **irritation or inflammation**, the foreskin can become **tighter, swollen, or more “sticky”**.
- If there’s **dryness/irritated skin** or a rash (including yeast/balanitis), you may get **adhesions**—the foreskin may feel like it won’t slide cleanly over the glans.

If this is happening, stop the argan oil and avoid putting anything oily there for now. Seek urgent care if you have **significant pain, swelling, redness that’s worsening, sores, or trouble retracting the foreskin** (especially if it can’t be moved back). If you tell me whether you’re uncircumcised, and whether it’s painful or just sticky, I can help narrow down likely causes and what to do next.

My suggestion is stop using the oil.