What should I do if my foreskin is broken?

Broken foreskin can be treated by keeping the area clean, avoiding friction and irritation, using topical drugs, oral drugs, and surgical treatment. Broken foreskin may be related to excessive friction, local infection, allergic reaction, excessive foreskin, trauma and other factors.

1. Keep the area clean

Gently wash the damaged area daily with warm water and avoid using harsh lotions. Keep the perineum dry after cleaning, and choose cotton underwear with good breathability. Be gentle when cleaning to prevent secondary damage. If there is secretion, use a sterile cotton swab dipped in saline to wipe it.

2. Avoid friction and irritation

To reduce the friction of clothing on the damaged area, it is recommended to wear loose clothing. Temporarily avoid sexual life and strenuous exercise to prevent wound tearing. You can sleep in a supine position at night to reduce the pressure of bedding on the affected area. If the patient is a child, parents should be careful to prevent the child from scratching the affected area.

3. Use topical drugs

You can use erythromycin ointment to prevent infection, mupirocin ointment to treat bacterial infections, and compound ketoconazole cream to treat fungal infections as directed by your doctor. Clean your hands before applying the medicine, and cover the wound evenly with a thin layer. Parents of people with allergies need to closely observe reactions after taking the medication. If redness and swelling worsen, they should stop using it immediately.

4. Oral medications

In case of secondary infection, you can take amoxicillin capsules as directed by your doctor to fight bacterial infections, itraconazole capsules to treat fungal infections, and loratadine tablets to relieve allergic symptoms. It is necessary to take the complete course of treatment and do not increase or decrease the dosage on your own. The dosage of medication for children needs to be adjusted according to body weight, and parents should supervise the medication process.

5. Surgical treatment

Those with recurrent phimosis or those with phimosis may need circumcision and regular dressing changes after surgery. Laser circumcision surgery is suitable for patients with scarring constitution and has the advantage of less bleeding. Both surgeries require local anesthesia. Avoid contact with water for 1-2 weeks after surgery. Parents need to assist child patients in post-operative care.

You should choose cotton breathable underwear for daily use and avoid using alkaline bath products. You should eat a light diet and consume more broccoli, kiwi fruit, etc. that are rich in vitamin C to promote wound healing. If there is no improvement after 3 days of observation or if suppuration or fever occurs, you need to see a urologist promptly. Parents of pediatric patients need to check the wound surface daily to prevent secondary urinary tract infections. Do not use irritating skin care products on the affected area during the recovery period.