Patient's question:
My foreskin is not long, there is a bit of itching next to the coronal sulcus. The doctor said it's caused by balanitis due to a long foreskin. Also, my prostate is a bit enlarged. Can it be cured without circumcision? What medicine is better to use?Doctor's answer:
Hydrocele due to excessive prepuce, as local secretions are not easily discharged, forms smegma, which can easily lead to infection of the prepuce and glans. Suggestions: First, maintain good local hygiene. Clean the affected area daily with physiological saline or warm water, and keep the skin dry. Replace all underwear with new ones and use cotton-lined underwear instead. You can try applying ointment, but avoid applying it to mucous membranes. It is essential to abstain from sexual activity, as the condition is prone to recurrence, requiring long-term medication. For male patients, it is important to seek professional and regular medical treatment promptly. Treatment should be considered based on examination results. Additionally, avoid smoking and drinking alcohol, pay attention to personal hygiene, and finally, wish all patients a speedy recovery.