Patient's question:
Genital foreskin redness, swelling, and pain. I often wash my penis with soap, which has caused redness and swelling of the foreskin with a bit of pain. The affected area is small and has been going on for a year. What medicine should I take for the redness and swelling of the foreskin caused by frequent soap washing?Doctor's answer:
Frequent use of soap to wash the penis has caused redness and pain, which is an allergy to the fragrances in the soap. If there are no urinary or reproductive system diseases, there is no need to use soap or other solutions to clean the genital area, and it is especially forbidden to use soap, as the additives in soap can cause allergies. Just use warm water to clean it. You can wash it with clean water and then apply an anti-allergic ointment to the red and painful area. For patients, if the condition of the red and swollen foreskin is severe, immediate symptomatic treatment and appropriate medication are necessary. Otherwise, it may lead to a recurrence of the red and swollen foreskin. Additionally, patients should maintain a positive mood to avoid worsening the condition.