What should I do if my foreskin is always inflamed? What medicine should I use?

Recurrent inflammation of the foreskin can be improved by keeping the area clean, topical antibacterial drugs, oral antibiotics, traditional Chinese medicine conditioning, and surgical treatment when necessary. It is usually related to factors such as poor hygiene, bacterial infection, and excessive foreskin. It is recommended to seek medical treatment promptly and use medication regularly under the guidance of a doctor.

1. Keep the area clean

Wash the foreskin and glans with warm water every day and avoid using irritating lotions. When cleaning, turn the foreskin completely up, remove the smegma and then wipe dry. You can choose mild saline or dilute potassium permanganate solution to rinse. After cleaning, keep it dry and breathable, and avoid wearing tight underwear.

2. External antibacterial drugs

Follow the doctor's advice and apply topical antibiotics such as erythromycin ointment and mupirocin ointment to the affected area to inhibit bacterial growth. Clotrimazole cream can be used in combination with fungal infection. Clean and dry the skin before use, apply 2-3 times a day, and continue to use it for a few days after symptoms are relieved to prevent recurrence.

3. Oral antibiotics

When the infection is severe, oral administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics such as cefaclor capsules and amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium tablets is required. If there is mycoplasma infection, doxycycline hydrochloride tablets can be used, and for fungal inflammation, itraconazole capsules can be used. It is forbidden to drink alcohol during the medication, and complete the entire treatment to avoid drug resistance.

4. Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning

In the acute stage, honeysuckle and dandelion decoction can be used for external washing to clear away heat and reduce swelling. For chronic inflammation, oral administration of Chinese patent medicines such as Huangbai capsules and Sanjin tablets can be used. People with damp-heat constitution can drink plantain tea daily and avoid spicy and greasy food. Traditional Chinese medicine needs to be used according to syndrome differentiation, and it is not recommended to take it by yourself for a long time.

5. Surgical treatment

For those who have recurrent attacks and have phimosis or excessive foreskin, circumcision should be considered after the inflammation is controlled. The dressing needs to be changed regularly after surgery, and Kangfuxin solution should be used to promote wound healing. Avoid sexual intercourse within 1 month after surgery to prevent wound dehiscence and infection.

You should choose pure cotton breathable underwear and change it daily to avoid friction from prolonged sitting and strenuous exercise. Eat a light diet, drink plenty of water to promote metabolism, and limit the intake of alcohol and spicy food. Pay attention to cleanliness before and after sexual intercourse, and sexual intercourse is prohibited during an attack. If you develop systemic symptoms such as fever or swollen lymph nodes, you need to seek medical attention immediately. People with underlying diseases such as diabetes need to actively control blood sugar to reduce the risk of infection.