Patient's question:
Patient Age: Three and a half years oldCondition Description: Saw the child's glans was dirty, how to clean it?
Previous Treatment and Effect: Has not paid attention
Help Needed: Wants to know how to clean it properly and what to use
Doctor's answer:
Guidance: When taking a bath, retract the foreskin with your hand to the back of the glans and clean away accumulated dirt and sebum. Since the inner layer of the foreskin is thinner and more lubricated than the outer layer, it is more sensitive to chemical cleansers. Therefore, when cleaning the foreskin and glans, simply rinse with clean water once a day is sufficient. If you use soap or shower gel to clean and fail to rinse off the foam thoroughly, many people may experience allergic reactions to the foreskin and glans, leading to discomfort. If inflammation occurs between the foreskin and glans due to the accumulation of dirt, you can soak and scrub with special external genital disinfectant solution. In severe cases, consult a specialist doctor. If phimosis is present, it is often difficult to clean the foreskin thoroughly. Even if the foreskin can be retracted, it is prone to phimosis entrapment. It is recommended to undergo circumcision as early as possible.