Patient's question:
My baby had a problem with phimosis since birth. The doctor said surgery was needed, but he was too young, so it was never done. Recently, she has been complaining of discomfort there, and after a thorough examination, it was diagnosed as balanitis, specifically pediatric balanitis. I would like to consult on how to effectively alleviate it.Doctor's answer:
For children with excessive foreskin, it is necessary to perform regular cleaning because the foreskin can excrete smegma, which is prone to bacterial infection, leading to recurrent balanitis and smegma-related issues. In some cases, the foreskin of a child may be too tight to be cleaned, which is similar to phimosis. When the child grows older appropriately, surgical removal of the foreskin should be considered to prevent irritation caused by smegma.