Patient's question:
Feeling very uncomfortable in the private area, that feeling can't be described, it affects work and life very much, it's very annoying. What are the methods to treat red and swollen foreskin?Doctor's answer:
As you mentioned, if this situation of reappearing redness and swelling of the foreskin occurs again, it could be a recurrence of foreskin inflammation. This may be due to having an overly long foreskin, which can lead to the accumulation of smegma inside, making it easier to develop inflammation and cause balanitis and balanoposthitis. The main symptoms are redness, swelling, and pain of the foreskin. It is recommended to take oral cephalosporin antibiotics and metronidazole for treatment. You can also gently rinse the foreskin with a 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution or use a feminine hygiene wash. If this condition frequently occurs, you may need to consider circumcision. The above suggestions are for your reference and hope they can help you.In addition to medication for treating the redness and swelling of the foreskin, patients should also pay attention to their diet, such as eating a balanced diet and maintaining a positive mood. At the same time, patients should also choose a professional hospital for treatment to achieve better therapeutic effects.