Patient's question:
A 5-year-old boy had a health check-up and was found to have excessive prepuce. Is it necessary to go to the hospital for a more thorough examination and determine what solution to take?Doctor's answer:
A 5-year-old child with excessive foreskin does not require surgical treatment, but it is important to frequently retract the foreskin and clean it, maintaining local cleanliness and dryness to prevent infection. In this case, it is recommended to visit the urology department of a hospital for examination. Professional medical assessment is necessary to confirm whether it is phimosis (retractable foreskin) or paraphimosis (non-retractable foreskin). Since paraphimosis requires surgical treatment, phimosis can be resolved, but the treatment period is generally long, and there is a high risk of recurrence after treatment. Therefore, medication should be used appropriately during the treatment.