Patient's question:
The child has excessive foreskin. The doctor recommends surgery. Can the surgery be avoided?Doctor's answer:
Men with excessive foreskin should seek medical treatment early and undergo circumcision. For those with non-inflammatory phimosis, frequent cleaning by retracting the foreskin may not require surgery. If there is inflammation, it is important not to delay treatment and maintain cleanliness of the external genitalia by washing the penis once daily. Avoid manually retracting the foreskin, using indiscriminate medications, or relying on unproven remedies. Instead, seek prompt medical attention from a doctor. Once the inflammation subsides, surgery can be performed.