Patient's question:
I would like to ask, does excessive foreskin lead to balanitis?Doctor's answer:
Hello: The foreskin contains a rich supply of sebaceous glands, which can secrete a large amount of sebum. When the foreskin is too long, the secretions of the sebaceous glands in the foreskin cannot be expelled, and the sebum mixes with precipitates from urine to form a cheesy, foul-smelling substance called "smegma." Smegma is conducive to bacterial growth, which can lead to inflammation of the glans penis and foreskin. Bacteria can also cause urinary tract infections through the urethra. Inflammation at the urethral opening, if it heals, can cause the urethral opening to narrow, leading to difficulty in urination. Therefore, we hope you can visit the hospital as soon as possible to undergo a circumcision procedure. This surgery has no complications and does not affect sexual life.Wishing you good health!