Patient's question:
A child who is 2 weeks and 3 months old often says his penis itches. In 2018, when he was seen at the hospital, it was said that he has excessive foreskin. When is the best time to have it circumcised? In August 2018, when he was seen at the hospital, the doctor lifted the foreskin and found white substances inside. After wiping, he didn't have any symptoms for a year. Yesterday, the child started saying his penis itches again. In the past year, he has been regularly wiped with warm water. Should the foreskin be lifted and wiped? We are afraid to do it.Doctor's answer:
This situation should be a symptom caused by bacterial infection. You can clean it with warm water. Repeated cleaning will gradually improve. Moreover, it's important to clean frequently and pay attention to the hygiene of the perineum to prevent catching a cold. Gradually, it will get better, and it's not a major issue. Clean the foreskin daily, remove smegma. This will alleviate the child's symptoms. Wait until the child is 8-12 years old in two years to have a circumcision, as the child will be able to tolerate local anesthesia at that age.