Patient's question:
On June 1st, I got sick due to an infected wound from not washing my face after sexual activity. There was redness, itching, and purplish spots in the coronal sulcus. My foreskin isn't particularly long; when flaccid, it covers half of the glans. I went to the urology department of a third-tier hospital and was prescribed Erythromycin, but it's an old condition and it's not working. Should I get circumcised, or should I go to the dermatology department for a thorough check-up?Doctor's answer:
Currently, the first and foremost requirement is to first break the habit of sexual intercourse. Long-term sexual activity can spread many bacteria, making it easier to develop prostate diseases, which can lead to reduced sperm quality and interfere with conception. At the same time, frequent ejaculation can enhance the sensitivity of the spinal nerves, making premature ejaculation worse, or even leading to the development of premature ejaculation. If it occurs frequently, it is necessary to check whether it is caused by phimosis. If it is indeed caused by phimosis, then circumcision is required.