Patient's question:
Patient Age: Three and a half years oldCondition Description: Seeing that the child's glans is dirty, how should it be cleaned?
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: When showering, retract the foreskin with your hand to the back of the glans and clean away the accumulated dirt and sebum. Since the inner surface of the foreskin is thinner and more lubricated than the outer surface, it is more sensitive to chemical cleaning agents. Therefore, when cleaning the foreskin and glans, simply rinsing 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 an allergic reaction 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 a special external genital disinfectant solution. In severe cases, consult a specialist doctor. If it is phimosis, 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.