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 troublesome. 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 balanitis (inflammation of the glans). This may be due to excessive foreskin, which can lead to the accumulation of smegma, 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 occurs frequently, 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 dietary aspects, such as eating a balanced diet and maintaining a positive mood. At the same time, patients should also choose a professional hospital for diagnosis to achieve better treatment outcomes.