Post Date December, 03 2023
The foreskin is the skin of the penis that folds into a double layer at the head of the penis. It is not a "burden" on the body and has been proven to have important physiological effects.
Protective function: Just like the eyelids protect the eyes, the foreskin can protect the penis, keeping it soft, moist, and sensitive. At the same time, it can also maintain a certain temperature, adjust pH balance, and have a certain cleaning effect. 2. Immune function: The glands of the foreskin and the plasma cells of the mucosa of the foreskin can secrete some antibacterial and viral components, such as lysozyme, Langerhans cells, immunoglobulins, etc., to prevent infection.
Many people have a longer foreskin in infancy and cannot expose the glans and external urethra, which is called "physiological phimosis.". As puberty develops, the penis grows and lengthens, the foreskin naturally recedes, and the penis head and urethral orifice are exposed. Therefore, most children do not need to undergo circumcision in a hurry. "If, in adulthood, the opening of the foreskin is still narrow, or the foreskin adheres to the glans penis, or the foreskin cannot be turned up to reveal the urethral opening or glans penis, it can be diagnosed as' phimosis'.". "Although the foreskin can be turned up to reveal the glans, the foreskin has a small opening that covers the outside of the urethra, which is known as' excessive foreskin '.".
Generally speaking, phimosis requires surgical treatment, and excessive prepuce length can vary depending on the situation. If bacteria often breed and cause balanitis, or if secretion and deposits accumulate to form severe foreskin scaling, it is necessary to actively seek medical attention, and if necessary, choose surgical treatment to avoid long-term chronic inflammation and foreskin scaling stimulation, leading to severe lesions. For married men, excessive foreskin can also cause a partner to develop candidiasis, causing gynecological diseases such as vaginitis and cervicitis. This situation should also be noted.
The foreskin is the skin of the penis that folds into a double layer at the head of the penis. It is not a "burden" on the body and has been proven to have important physiological effects.
With the increase in public health awareness, more and more people are consulting about foreskin issues, and even some parents bring their children to request foreskin surgery early on. What is the role of this thin layer of skin, and in what cases should surgery be performed?
The foreskin is the skin of the penis that folds into a double layer at the head of the penis. It is not a "burden" on the body and has been proven to have important physiological effects.
Protective function: Just like the eyelids protect the eyes, the foreskin can protect the penis, keeping it soft, moist, and sensitive. At the same time, it can also maintain a certain temperature, adjust pH balance, and have a certain cleaning effect. 2. Immune function: The glands of the foreskin and the plasma cells of the mucosa of the foreskin can secrete some antibacterial and viral components, such as lysozyme, Langerhans cells, immunoglobulins, etc., to prevent infection.
Many people have a longer foreskin in infancy and cannot expose the glans and external urethra, which is called "physiological phimosis.". As puberty develops, the penis grows and lengthens, the foreskin naturally recedes, and the penis head and urethral orifice are exposed. Therefore, most children do not need to undergo circumcision in a hurry. "If, in adulthood, the opening of the foreskin is still narrow, or the foreskin adheres to the glans penis, or the foreskin cannot be turned up to reveal the urethral opening or glans penis, it can be diagnosed as' phimosis'.". "Although the foreskin can be turned up to reveal the glans, the foreskin has a small opening that covers the outside of the urethra, which is known as' excessive foreskin '.".
Generally speaking, phimosis requires surgical treatment, and excessive prepuce length can vary depending on the situation. If bacteria often breed and cause balanitis, or if secretion and sediment accumulate to form severe foreskin scaling, it is necessary to actively seek medical attention and undergo surgical treatment if necessary to avoid long-term chronic inflammation and foreskin scaling stimulation, leading to severe lesions. For married men, an excessively long foreskin can also cause a partner to develop candidiasis, causing gynecological diseases such as vaginitis and cervicitis. This situation should also be treated as soon as possible.
