What are the disadvantages of foreskin?

The male genitals are very special and there are some very confusing aspects in terms of appearance and structure. For example, the foreskin is the most common skin tissue on the male genitals. Although it has a certain protective effect on the male genitals, the health problems caused by the foreskin torment many men. Let's take a look at the disadvantages of the foreskin. I hope everyone can understand it.

The foreskin refers to the double layer of skin covering the glans penis. In infants and young children, the foreskin is longer and covers the penis, making the glans penis and the external opening of the urethra invisible. It is a physiological foreskin. With the growth of age, the penis and foreskin gradually develop. During puberty, the foreskin retracts backwards, and the glans penis is exposed in adulthood. However, in about 30% of adults, the foreskin completely covers the glans penis.

If the foreskin secretions are not cleaned in time, they will accumulate over time and form smegma. The foreskin secretions have anti-inflammatory and bacteriolytic effects, but if personal hygiene is not taken seriously and they are not cleaned for a long time, they can easily breed bacteria and induce diseases. The one-sided propaganda that foreskin is harmful but has no benefits is wrong.

The foreskin of an adult can be turned back. You should often turn back the foreskin and carefully clean the inner side of the foreskin and the glans. You can use non-irritating soap and bath gel, but rinse it clean with plenty of water. If conditions permit, it is best to wash the foreskin and glans every day before going to bed.

1. Prepuce is too long: Although prepuce is too long, it is not a disease, but it is easy for dirt to accumulate and cause balanitis. When dirt accumulates under the skin for a long time, it will form smegma, which can be felt under the foreskin.

2. Tight foreskin opening: Part of the foreskin may get stuck in the penile cleft due to penis erection, causing local swelling and pain. Some diabetic patients, due to repeated balanitis, have scarring and thickening of the foreskin, narrowing of the foreskin opening, and are prone to foreskin getting stuck in the penile cleft behind the glans penis, causing discomfort.

3. Small foreskin: Also called phimosis, the urine flow is as thin as a thread when urinating, the foreskin bulges, and even urination difficulties occur.

Treatment method:

If the foreskin is too long, it should be frequently turned up and cleaned. There is no need to force surgery. If the foreskin is repeatedly inflamed, the foreskin is narrow, or the opening is too small, circumcision can be performed. As long as the treatment is timely, it will be cured quickly.