Patient's question:
I have been teased by others because of my excessive foreskin, but I have never dared to go to the hospital for circumcision. Recently, the symptoms of itchy glans have reappeared, and after a thorough examination at the hospital, the doctor said it was caused by excessive foreskin. What are the hazards of excessive foreskin?Doctor's answer:
Excessive foreskin is prone to accumulating dirt and, and the sebum excreted by the foreskin cannot be expelled, forming a foul-smelling white substance called "smegma" with deposits in the urine. Long-term stimulation of the glans penis, especially the corona, can easily lead to balanitis and balanoposthitis. Repeated balanitis can cause the glans to adhere to the foreskin, restricting penile erection and potentially causing pain during 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.