For all males, the penis is wrapped in foreskin, but the length of the foreskin varies. Phimosis refers to the condition in which the skin of the penis is wrapped around the glans after puberty, preventing the glans from being fully exposed. So, what if the foreskin is too long? The following series will introduce you to what to do with foreskin too long?
1、 What should I do if my foreskin is too long?
For the purpose of seeing and hearing, topics related to foreskin and smegma are divided into the following contents in the form of questions and answers. What is the function of foreskin? All males have a foreskin on their penis, but the length of the foreskin varies. The foreskin, like other organs in the human body, is a normal physiological structure for males born in the fetus from infancy to death. The foreskin has the function of protecting the glans from trauma and insect bites, maintaining its smoothness, delicacy, and sensitivity.
What is the standard for phimosis? Phimosis refers to the condition in which a male still covers the urethral opening after an erection. If the foreskin exits the urethral opening or the glans penis can protrude from the foreskin opening during erection, it should not be considered as foreskin too long. The difference between foreskin length and foreskin length lies in the word 'excessive'. The length of the foreskin does not necessarily require surgery, as it requires surgical removal.
When will circumcision be done? Infants or children with long foreskin do not need to undergo circumcision too early, as long as it does not affect urination. Because children's penis also undergoes a developmental process, during childhood, most children have more outdoor activities and more opportunities for penile trauma. Removing the foreskin too early will lose its protective effect on the glans.
Generally speaking, the foreskin does not affect the development of the penis. It is most suitable for men to remove excessive foreskin after sexual maturity. Therefore, even if the foreskin is too long, it should be removed during adolescence or before marriage.
What is phimosis? How to deal with it? Phimosis refers to the adhesion between the glans and the foreskin, which cannot be flipped over. Phimosis completely adheres to some parts, and some parts adhere tightly, requiring surgical separation; Part of the phimosis adheres loosely or partially without inflammation, and the foreskin can flip over. If the adhesion gradually separates from the glans, the foreskin can flip over to the coronal sulcus. For phimosis with narrow foreskin opening, surgery should be performed to separate adhesions and remove the foreskin.
Who wants to undergo circumcision? The indications for circumcision include phimosis, recurrent phimosis, tightly adherent phimosis, narrow foreskin opening, and phimosis cyst. It should be pointed out that patients with phimosis, phimosis cysts, and tight adhesions should undergo surgery as soon as possible, regardless of age.