What is the treatment for foreskin?

Foreskin hyperplasia can be treated through daily care, drug treatment, circumcision, foreskin expansion and other methods. Excessive foreskin is usually related to congenital developmental abnormalities, repeated stimulation of local inflammation and other factors.

1. Life care

Clean the perineal area daily to avoid accumulation of dirt and infection. When cleaning, gently open the foreskin to expose the glans, rinse with warm water and dry promptly. Choose breathable cotton underwear to reduce local friction and avoid foreskin edema caused by strenuous exercise.

2. Drug treatment

When combined with postdermatitis, you can use erythromycin ointment, mupirocin ointment and other antibiotic topical preparations as directed by your doctor. Fungal infections require clotrimazole cream, and hydrocortisone cream can be used for a short period of time for allergic reactions. During drug treatment, regular reviews are required to evaluate the effect.

3. Circumcision

It is suitable for surgical removal of excess foreskin tissue for those with severe stenosis or recurrent inflammation of the foreskin opening. Commonly used surgical methods include traditional scissors method, Shang ring circumcision, etc. After surgery, the incision needs to be kept dry and disinfected with iodophor, and it can heal in 1-2 weeks.

4. Foreskin dilation

The stenosis can be improved by gradually expanding the foreskin opening with instruments, which is suitable for patients with mild phimosis. It needs to be operated by a professional physician and combined with local anesthesia to reduce pain. The dilation treatment may need to be repeated several times after surgery to consolidate the effect.

5. Traditional Chinese Medicine conditioning

You can use Chinese medicine decoctions such as Sophora flavescens and Cortex Phellodendron for external washing, which have anti-inflammatory and anti-itching effects. For damp-heat syndrome, Longdan Xiegan Pills can be taken orally, combined with acupuncture at acupuncture points such as Guanyuan and Sanyinjiao to improve local qi and blood circulation.

It is recommended to avoid violently removing the foreskin on your own and causing lacerations. Adult patients should regularly check the condition of the foreskin and glans. Sexual life and strenuous exercise are prohibited during the postoperative recovery period. If abnormalities such as redness, swelling, and discharge occur, timely follow-up is required. The daily diet should be light, limit the intake of spicy foods, and maintain a regular schedule to help recovery.