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 it properly, leading to the accumulation of dirty substances between the foreskin and glans, known as smegma, which creates a favorable environment for bacterial growth. As a result, the foreskin and glans become irritated and infected, causing redness and swelling again. The inflammation of the glans mucosa is the most fundamental cause of foreskin redness and swelling. This condition can be caused by various pathogens, local irritation, and other factors.