What to do if you have false foreskin?

Pseudoparaphimis can be improved through daily cleaning and care, manual expansion, drug treatment, foreskin expansion, circumcision, etc. Pseudoparaphimis is usually caused by congenital developmental abnormalities, local inflammatory stimulation, obesity and other factors.

1. Daily cleaning and care

Wash the head of the penis and the inside of the foreskin with warm water every day and avoid using irritating lotions. After cleaning, keep the area dry and choose cotton underwear with good breathability. The accumulation of smegma may induce balanitis, which is manifested as redness, swelling, itching or increased secretions, requiring more frequent cleaning.

2. Technique expansion

Carry out progressive foreskin orifice expansion training under the guidance of a doctor. Wash your hands before operation, gently push the foreskin back to expose the glans, hold for a few seconds and then reset. Repeated operations can increase the elasticity of the foreskin, but it is necessary to avoid violent operations that may cause foreskin tears. When combined with foreskin adhesions, they need to be separated by a professional physician.

3. Drug treatment

When combined with inflammation, topical drugs such as erythromycin ointment, clotrimazole cream or compound ketoconazole ointment can be used as directed by the doctor. Fungal balanitis is often accompanied by white bean dregs-like discharge, and bacterial infection is often accompanied by purulent discharge. Sexual intercourse should be suspended during drug use to avoid cross-infection.

4. Foreskin dilation

It is suitable for patients with fibrotic stenosis of the foreskin orifice, and can improve the retraction function of the foreskin through instrument expansion. Vaseline needs to be used regularly after surgery to maintain the expansion effect and prevent scar hyperplasia. This procedure may be associated with short-term edema and mild pain, and recovery usually takes 1-2 weeks.

5. Circumcision

Surgery may be considered if conservative treatment fails or if infections occur repeatedly. Both traditional circumcision and stapler surgery are available, with the latter having the advantages of less bleeding and faster healing. The wound needs to be kept clean and dry after surgery to avoid erection that may cause the sutures to break. It usually takes 2-4 weeks to fully recover.

It is recommended to choose loose and breathable underwear to reduce friction and irritation, and avoid riding or sitting for long periods of time. In terms of diet, the intake of high-sugar foods should be controlled to prevent secondary infections. Obese people need to lose weight and improve local hygiene conditions. If you have difficulty urinating, repeated infections, or foreskin incarceration, you should seek medical treatment in time. It is forbidden to use folk remedies on your own. During the postoperative recovery period, strenuous exercise and sexual life should be avoided, and healing should be reviewed regularly to evaluate the condition.