Patient's question:
6-year-old boy, phimosis! The doctor recommended circumcision or fusion surgery! But I want to try cleaning it at home to see if I can slowly loosen it! I've been cleaning for two days, and it looks like the is too tight, as if it's grown together. What should I do about phimosis?Doctor's answer:
Penile adhesion generally refers to the adhesion between the foreskin and the glans penis, making it difficult to retract. Parents should assist their children in retracting the foreskin upwards daily to expose the glans and clean it with clean water. Persist with this for one to two years. If there is no improvement, consider surgery because the adhesion can easily lead to recurrent balanoposthitis, which exacerbates the condition. It can also affect future sexual function. In addition to active treatment, patients with penile adhesion need to pay attention to maintaining a good mood in daily life, as a positive mood is very helpful for the complete recovery of the disease.