What is a frequent cause of phimosis?

Frequent catheterization without reducing the foreskin is indeed a frequent cause of phimosis, particularly in males where the foreskin is not appropriately managed during medical procedures. When catheterization is performed, if the foreskin remains unretracted, it can lead to trauma, inflammation, and scarring of the preputial skin, which may subsequently cause the foreskin to become stuck or unable to retract over the glans penis. This can create a situation where phimosis develops as a result of the changes induced by repeated interventions where proper foreskin care was not applied.

In contrast, while infections, poor hygiene, and congenital anomalies can also contribute to phimosis, they are not as directly linked to the specific action of catheterization as the chosen response. Infections may cause inflammation and swelling, leading to temporary phimosis, while poor hygiene can contribute to the adherence of the foreskin, but the connection isn't as direct as that of unaddressed catheterization practices. Congenital anomalies may predispose an individual to phimosis but don’t relate to the mechanical intervention of catheterization. Thus, the frequent occurrence of phimosis in the context of improper catheterization practices underlines the importance of adequate foreskin management in preventing