What should I do if my foreskin always gets inflamed? What medicine should I use?

Recurrent inflammation of the foreskin can be improved by keeping the area clean, topical antibacterial drugs, oral antibiotics, physical therapy, surgical treatment, etc. It is usually related to factors such as poor hygiene, bacterial infection, and excessive foreskin. It is recommended to seek medical treatment promptly and use medication regularly under the guidance of a doctor.

1. Keep the area clean

Wash the foreskin and glans with warm water every day and avoid using irritating lotions. When cleaning, the foreskin needs to be completely turned up, and the smegma should be removed and then the water should be wiped dry. Choose pure cotton and breathable underwear and change them daily. Avoid sitting for long periods of time or wearing tight pants. Cleanse before and after sexual intercourse to reduce the chance of pathogens breeding.

2. External antibacterial drugs

You can apply topical antibiotics such as erythromycin ointment and mupirocin ointment to the affected area as directed by your doctor. Clotrimazole cream should be used in conjunction with fungal infection. Clean and dry skin before application and keep dry after application. Avoid long-term use of hormonal ointments to prevent secondary infection or skin atrophy.

3. Oral antibiotics

When the bacterial infection is severe, drugs such as cefaclor capsules and amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium tablets can be taken orally. It is necessary to complete the prescribed course of treatment to prevent drug resistance, abstain from alcohol during medication, and observe allergic reactions. For patients with repeated infections, it is recommended to do bacterial culture and select sensitive antibiotics based on the drug sensitivity results.

4. Physical therapy

When combined with edema, cold compresses with boric acid solution can be used to relieve symptoms. Ultraviolet irradiation helps reduce inflammation and sterilization, but it needs to be performed in a professional institution. Avoid scratching the affected area during treatment, and do not use soap or shower gel to directly clean the inflamed area.

5. Surgical treatment

Patients with prepuce or phimosis are recommended to undergo circumcision after inflammation is controlled. The wound needs to be disinfected regularly after surgery to avoid bleeding caused by erection. Patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes need to control their underlying diseases before surgery to reduce the risk of infection.

You need to pay attention to a light diet every day and avoid spicy and irritating foods. Maintain a regular schedule to improve immunity, and sexual intercourse is prohibited during treatment. If you develop systemic symptoms such as fever or swollen lymph nodes, you need to seek medical attention immediately. Parents of child patients should assist in cleaning and care, and teenagers should avoid delaying treatment due to shyness. During the postoperative recovery period, you can wear loose clothing to reduce friction and check regularly until complete healing.