Does the length of the foreskin affect anything?

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Length of the foreskin, which can cause narrowing of the foreskin, is a fairly common condition in men, sometimes detected as early as infancy. Therefore, many parents worry "what is the effect of the foreskin" when seeing a child born with a long foreskin that cannot be retracted. It is necessary to know the harmful effects of long foreskin to promptly treat and prevent when the child grows up.

1. How long is the foreskin?

Foreskin length is a condition in which the skin covering the outside of the penis is too long, beyond the urinary opening. Babies born with a long foreskin are often accompanied by narrowing of the foreskin, which means that the foreskin will not be able to retract into the skin on its own to expose the glans of the penis. At this point, the foreskin may appear as a loop or "rubber band" of the foreskin around the head of the penis, preventing complete retraction and causing many symptoms, even requiring emergency intervention.
The phenomenon of elongated fores Normally, causing constriction of the head of the penis as the child grows older, it becomes a true stenosis of the foreskin. Fortunately, the subsequent separation will happen naturally over time, so the stenosis will subside on its own as the child gets older. Pathological length of the foreskin: In most cases, it will be accompanied by narrowing of the foreskin. It is caused by scarring, infection, or inflammation. Pulling on the foreskin can lead to a gradual lengthening of the foreskin, sometimes cracking, causing bleeding, scarring and psychological trauma to the child. If there is bulging of the foreskin while urinating, difficulty urinating, or an infection may require treatment.

2. Does the long foreskin have any effect?

If the child does not treat excessively long foreskin, especially when the foreskin has been narrowed, maintenance of penile hygiene may be limited because the foreskin cannot retract into the penis. This location is ideal for the accumulation of bacteria, sweat and dead tissues and waste. This poor hygiene for a long time can lead to swelling of the glans penis causing inflammation of the foreskin and foreskin. These are painful conditions and can even lead to skin erosion and damage. These conditions can also cause discomfort during urination and sexual activity in adulthood.
In addition, the harmful effect of long foreskin is also increasing the risk of urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted diseases. Because excess skin extends beyond the urinary opening, urine flow can become blocked and urine will be trapped under the foreskin for a long time leading to a UTI. In addition, because proper hygiene is difficult, pathogens can accumulate under the foreskin, thereby increasing the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases.
However, in adult men, one of the concerns about whether the length of the foreskin has any effect is that it will make men less pleasurable. Since sexual pleasure in men is the result of the foreskin of the penis rubbing against the vaginal wall, the length of the foreskin becomes a barrier to the sexual experience. This obstruction can even lead to sexual disorders such as difficulty keeping an erection and ejaculating.
In some cases, to overcome the above limitation, many men will actively pull the foreskin back with their hands. When the penis is erect, the foreskin becomes a tight ring around the penis. This condition is a serious problem, the foreskin cannot retract on its own and can lead to death of penile tissue and even permanent damage to the penis by impeding blood flow to the penis. long.

3. What to do when experiencing long foreskin?

Parents of boys with long foreskin or adult men need to be aware of the harmful effects of long foreskin, especially it can cause narrowing of the foreskin and interfere with life. normal in many ways. Therefore, the first thing to do is to consult a specialist so that the exact cause of the symptoms can be diagnosed. Do not self-medicate because improper treatment can lead to serious problems later.
The doctor will evaluate the severity of the foreskin as well as the possibility of narrowing of the foreskin in each case and based on that will give the appropriate treatment. For mild cases, topical steroid ointments and creams can be effective, anti-inflammatory, and reduce edema due to pathological causes. But if the foreskin is too long and causes severe narrowing of the foreskin, your doctor may recommend circumcision.
Today, the laser technique used for circumcision has brought more convenience than the conventional method. This procedure is completed in just 10 minutes. The patient doesn't even feel any pain and no cuts or stitches are made. Subsequent wound healing is rapid, and the patient recovers in less than a week, with full recovery of basic functions.
In short, foreskin length, right from childhood, is a problem that cannot be ignored or belittled. Instead of worrying about whether the length of the foreskin has any effect, the patient needs to recognize the harmful effects of the long foreskin early and consult a specialist before progressing to the actual narrowing of the foreskin. Because the event of narrowing of the foreskin that occurs at the moment of erection is a urinary emergency, if not treated properly and promptly can lead to some complications in the long run.

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