Patient's question:
Hello urologist, I have redness and swelling in my foreskin today, and it hurts when I touch it. Where should I go for treatment for redness and swelling of the foreskin?Doctor's answer:
What are the methods for treating red and swollen foreskin? Red and swollen foreskin is caused by balanoposthitis. When men have excessive foreskin, they often fail to clean properly, allowing dirty substances, known as smegma, to accumulate between the foreskin and the glans for a long time. This creates a favorable environment for bacteria to grow, leading to irritation and infection, which in turn causes redness and swelling of the foreskin and glans. The inflammation of the glans mucosa is the most fundamental cause of foreskin redness and swelling. This condition can be triggered by various pathogens, local irritation, and other factors.