Patient's question:
The foreskin is swollen and slightly inflamed. How should it be treated? I want to have an operation to get circumcised.Doctor's answer:
Hello! If you want to have a circumcision surgery, you cannot undergo the procedure if you currently have swelling and inflammation. You can soak the affected area with a 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution and then apply an anti-inflammatory ointment. Take oral anti-inflammatory medication to suppress the infection. Confirm that the infection is fully suppressed before proceeding with the surgery. Maintain local hygiene at all times, avoid pushing and friction, clean regularly, thoroughly remove smegma, avoid masturbation, and quickly suppress the infection to schedule the surgery as soon as possible. The foreskin can heal, but the treatment period is generally long, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, during treatment, it is essential to actively cooperate with the doctor's medication plan.