Patient's question:
The foreskin is quite long, with some redness, swelling, and pain, which has lasted for about 2 days. What are the treatment methods for foreskin redness and swelling?Doctor's answer:
Erythema and swelling of the foreskin are caused by balanoposthitis. When a male has excessive foreskin, poor hygiene often leads to the accumulation of unclean substances between the foreskin and the glans, known as smegma, creating a favorable environment for bacterial growth. This can result in further irritation and infection, leading to recurrent erythema and swelling of the foreskin and glans. The inflammation of the glans mucosa is the most fundamental factor causing foreskin erythema and swelling. This condition can be triggered by various pathogens, local irritants, and other factors.