Patient's question:
Feeling very uncomfortable in the private area, that feeling cannot be described, it affects work and life very much, it is very troublesome. What could be the reason for the redness, swelling, and itching of the foreskin?Doctor's answer:
This is because a type of lipid substance normally secreted in the foreskin cavity can accumulate as smegma under conditions of phimosis or paraphimosis, irritating the foreskin and glans to cause balanoposthitis. The basic principles of Western medical treatment are anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. Generally, it involves both topical and systemic treatment. It is recommended to use 3% boric acid solution 200mL, twice daily, with each application lasting 20 minutes. The foreskin and glans should be frequently cleaned to maintain cleanliness and dryness in the foreskin cavity. There are many treatment methods for treating redness and swelling of the foreskin. However, since the condition of each patient is different, the diagnostic methods used may also vary. Therefore, patients need to undergo timely and thorough examination and diagnosis to receive symptomatic treatment.