My 11-year-old son's foreskin is connected to the skin of the glans, how should it be handled?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

You can also try to loosen the adhesion at home by using manual techniques to stretch the foreskin opening. The technique should be gentle and gradual. You may also apply 2% lidocaine locally for surface anesthesia to reduce pain during stretching. After stretching, you can apply erythromycin ointment externally to prevent re-adhesion. After each stretching, the foreskin should be repositioned promptly to avoid phimosis. Manual stretching of the foreskin is a long-term process and should not be rushed. Generally, it takes 2-3 months to resolve the issue. Otherwise, you should go to a pediatric surgery department in the hospital for medical treatment.