Patient's question:
I have had my foreskin cut for 8 days. On the sixth day, a small part of the staples fell off. It was a small part under the head of the penis. Now that part has a wound about 0.5 cm long, the wound is red and completely covered with pus. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
When performing a circumcision, there are generally two types of suture materials used for wound cleaning: one is absorbable catgut, and the other is ordinary silk thread. The former can absorb and fall off on its own about two weeks after surgery. The latter is usually used when the cleaned area is very close to the edge, and it can fall off on its own. However, if it has not completely fallen off after one week, it is necessary to go to the hospital for a thorough examination and suture removal. At the same time, it is important to maintain good local hygiene and perform regular sterilization. The condition of the foreskin is prone to recurrence, requiring long-term medication for maintenance.