Patient's question:
Medical Description: It's been eight days since my circumcision, and I went to change the dressing today. The nurse told me I could take a shower tomorrow after removing the bandage myself. This nurse wasn't the one who changed the dressing for me, and she didn't examine my wound. I think my wound has healed on its own. I asked her if I needed anything to clean it, and she said nothing was needed.Could you please advise on what to do if the bandage sticks to the skin when removing it? I saw the nurse use a liquid to moisten it before removing the bandage—was it alcohol?
Can I really take a shower now? I have a bottle of povidone-iodine at home, with a concentration of 5%. Can I use it to clean my glans?
Thank you.
Medical History and Treatment Effects: It's been eight days since my circumcision, and I went to change the dressing today. The nurse told me I could take a shower tomorrow after removing the bandage myself. This nurse wasn't the one who changed the dressing for me, and she didn't examine my wound. I asked her if I needed anything to clean it, and she said nothing was needed.
Doctor's answer:
Medical Analysis: Hello, it's best not to take a bath. A short shower is acceptable, but be careful to avoid prolonged soaking of the wound.Medical Advice: It's better not to take a bath, but a short shower is okay. However, be mindful of avoiding excessive soaking of the wound. Pay attention to personal hygiene, keep the external area dry, and maintain a light diet. It's recommended to focus on local disinfection. Avoid getting the area wet during daily activities to prevent infection. It's advisable to continue medication and treatment.