Patient's question:
The foreskin is a bit longDoctor's answer:
In cases of excessive foreskin, surgery can be considered for treatment. Excessive foreskin refers to a condition where the foreskin completely covers the glans when the penis is flaccid. If the foreskin not only covers the entire glans but also has a narrow opening and cannot be retracted, this condition is known as phimosis. While excessive foreskin does not affect urination, it can harbor dirt and debris, especially as the foreskin secretes a foul-smelling white discharge called smegma. Prolonged irritation of the glans, particularly the corona region, by smegma can easily lead to balanitis and penile inflammation. Bacterial infections from the foreskin cavity can also ascend and cause conditions such as cystitis, pyelonephritis, and prostatitis.