Patient's question:
I have been teased by others because of my excessive prepuce, but I have never dared to go to the hospital for circumcision. Recently, the symptom of itchy glans reappeared, and after a thorough examination at the hospital, the doctor said it was caused by excessive prepuce. What are the hazards of excessive prepuce?Doctor's answer:
Excess foreskin is prone to accumulating dirt and, and the sebum excreted by the foreskin cannot be expelled, forming a foul-smelling white substance called "foreskin." Long-term stimulation of the glans penis, especially the corona, can easily lead to balanitis and balanoposthitis. Repeated foreskin inflammation can cause the glans to adhere to the foreskin, restricting penile erection and leading to painful intercourse. Timely treatment can reduce recurrence, but if left untreated, it can affect overall health. Therefore, patients should seek timely symptomatic treatment and pay attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods.