Patient's question:
Patient Age: Three and a half years oldCondition Description: Saw the child's glans was dirty, how to clean it?
History of Treatment and Effect: Has not paid attention
Help Needed: Wants to know how to clean it properly and what to use for cleaning
Doctor's answer:
Guidance: While showering, retract the foreskin with your hand to the back of the glans and remove accumulated dirt and sebum. Since the inner foreskin is thinner and more moist than the outer foreskin, it is more sensitive to chemical cleansers. Therefore, when cleaning the foreskin and glans, simply rinsing with clean water once a day is sufficient. If you use soap or body wash 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 paraphimosis. It is recommended to undergo circumcision as early as possible.