How to deal with phimosis
Sep 13, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Mingchuan
Introduction
Management of phimosis:
1. When there is redundant foreskin, pay attention to thorough cleaning. Try to retract the foreskin to expose the glans penis, which not only facilitates cleaning but may also reduce glans sensitivity and potentially help prolong sexual intercourse time.
2. If there is redundant foreskin, a tight foreskin opening, recurrent balanoposthitis, or true phimosis, it is recommended to undergo circumcision as soon as possible.
Men with long foreskin must take it seriously, as excessive penile foreskin length can cause significant harm to patients. It not only affects physical health but may also lead to many complications. So how should one deal with excessive foreskin length?
How to manage excessive foreskin length
1. When suffering from long foreskin, pay attention to thorough cleaning. Try to retract the foreskin to expose the glans penis. This makes cleaning easier and may reduce glans sensitivity, which could potentially help prolong sexual intercourse time.
2. If you have long foreskin, a narrow foreskin opening, recurrent balanoposthitis, or phimosis—any of these three conditions—it is recommended to undergo circumcision surgery as soon as possible.
When the foreskin is too long, smegma tends to accumulate in the preputial cavity, promoting the growth of pathogenic bacteria and leading to inflammation of the glans and foreskin (balanoposthitis). Long-term recurrent balanoposthitis is a high-risk factor for penile cancer and may easily lead to penile malignancy. Prolonged coverage of the glans by the foreskin increases its sensitivity, which may contribute to premature ejaculation. In cases of foreskin stenosis, during sexual activity the foreskin may be excessively retracted and become trapped in the coronal groove, impairing blood return from the foreskin and glans, causing swelling, and in severe cases, even glans necrosis.
Patients with long foreskin are prone to smegma accumulation. Please perform daily external genital washing to keep the area clean and dry. Wear loose-fitting underwear, avoid tight clothing, ensure good ventilation, and do not hold urine. We hope this information helps you. Wishing you good health and happiness!
