Is phimosis harmful?

Whether phimosis is harmful is not only a problem that worries adult men. In modern society, many male babies are born with congenital phimosis, which makes many parents very worried. Will this affect the future growth and development of their children? For these, both adults and children should pay special attention and solve the problem in time to avoid serious consequences.

For congenital phimosis in infants and young children, the foreskin can be repeatedly turned up to expand the foreskin opening. The technique should be gentle, and do not be too eager to retract the foreskin. When the glans penis is exposed, clean the smegma, apply antibiotic ointment or liquid wax to lubricate it, and then restore the foreskin, otherwise it will cause incarcerated phimosis. Most children can be cured with this method as they age, and only a few need circumcision. Patients with acquired phimosis need circumcision because their foreskin opening is a fibrous narrow ring. There are different opinions on the indications for circumcision. In some countries and regions, circumcision is routinely performed after birth due to religious or ethnic customs. Some people believe that circumcision can reduce the incidence of penile cancer and cervical cancer in married women. However, data show that the incidence of these two cancers is very low in Israel, where circumcision is routinely performed, and in Nordic countries where circumcision is not popular, with no significant difference.

The indications for circumcision are: ① There is a fibrous narrow ring at the foreskin opening; ② Recurrent episodes of glans balanitis; ③ After the age of 5, the foreskin opening is narrow and the foreskin cannot be retracted to expose the glans penis. For children with glans balanitis, antibiotics should be used to control inflammation in the acute stage, and the local area should be soaked in warm water or 4% boric acid water several times a day. After the inflammation subsides, try to separate the foreskin manually and clean the local area. If it is ineffective, consider circumcision. When the inflammation is difficult to control, a dorsal incision of the foreskin should be made to facilitate drainage.

Is there any harm in foreskin? This situation happens to many people. According to doctors, it is harmful to health. Now, most of the solutions to this problem are surgery, which can restore the foreskin to its normal state and protect the genitals. Of course, everyone should also pay attention to a healthy sexual lifestyle.