Patient's question:
It seems the foreskin is tight, and there is some pain when retracting it. The tip of the foreskin is slightly red and swollen, and it hasn't been retracted for a long time. Yesterday, while taking a bath, I gently retracted the foreskin and washed out a lot of creamy, soft plugs of smegma. Now the redness and swelling are more severe, and applying erythromycin eye drops hasn't shown any improvement. How should redness and swelling of the foreskin in the elderly be treated?Doctor's answer:
This is due to local inflammation spreading caused by long-term lack of cleaning. It is very important to have regular cleaning and care. External ointments are acceptable, but it will definitely not heal in just one or two days, so the effect is not yet visible now. It is recommended to take some anti-inflammatory oral medication for better results. Combining internal and external treatments will yield better outcomes. You can take Amoxicillin or other cephalosporin anti-inflammatory medications.Additionally, for patients with red and swollen foreskin, their diet and care during treatment are also crucial. Patients should pay close attention to rest and engage in appropriate activities to avoid unnecessary harm.