Patient's question:
The foreskin is a bit long, there is often white discharge on the shaft, sometimes it itches. Will it be better if the foreskin is circumcised?Doctor's answer:
How to determine if the foreskin is too long? There is a simple self-check method: when erect, if the foreskin can retract naturally behind the glans, it is normal. If there is difficulty, it may indicate an overly long foreskin. If phimosis or paraphimosis is present, surgical treatment should be considered. Phimosis refers to excessive narrowing of the foreskin opening, making it impossible for the entire glans to be exposed. Paraphimosis occurs when the foreskin is retracted behind the glans and becomes stuck, unable to return to its original position. The inner surface of the foreskin and the glans are rich in sebaceous glands. These glands frequently secrete a pale yellow oily substance, which mixes with a small amount of urine, shed skin cells, and other debris to form an odorous, grayish-white substance known as smegma.