What should I do if a boy’s foreskin is too long?

Children do not need treatment before the age of three. As the child grows older, the penis will grow along with it, and will be completely exposed at around the age of fifteen. If the foreskin still covers the entire penis after the age of fifteen, you should pay attention to treatment in time. If the foreskin is too long, you must pay attention to cleanliness, otherwise it is easy to get infected.

1 If it is a newborn, no treatment is needed. Newborns are usually wrapped. This is a physiological phenomenon! When a boy grows to about 4 years old, the glans penis and foreskin will no longer be stuck together. As he grows older, the foreskin will turn up and gradually expose the glans penis. By the age of 15, it will be completely exposed, and the foreskin that is too long will disappear on its own. If your foreskin is still too long when you are around 20 years old, you need to see a doctor!

2 However, when children are young, they should also pay attention to the problem of foreskin, because the foreskin is very easy to "hide dirt and filth", which is not only easy for bacteria to multiply and cause inflammation, but may also cause long-term irritation and lead to cancer. It should be washed frequently with warm water. But don't use soap or other detergents that contain harsh chemicals!

3 If the child’s foreskin becomes inflamed repeatedly, he needs to seek medical treatment as soon as possible! If the doctor says you need surgery, don't refuse! This is a lifelong thing for the child! Also, parents do not need to worry about their children undergoing surgery, because circumcision is a minor operation and will definitely not affect the child’s daily life in the future.

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