Do men need surgery if their foreskin is too long?

Surgery is not necessary for foreskin. Whether surgery is needed depends on the specific symptoms and complications. Excessive foreskin may be caused by congenital developmental abnormalities, local inflammatory stimulation and other factors. It usually manifests as symptoms such as inability to evert the foreskin and repeated infections.

For asymptomatic foreskin, surgical treatment is usually not required. Just pay attention to daily cleaning. Wash the foreskin and glans with warm water every day and keep the area dry. Avoid using harsh lotions and choose breathable cotton underwear. If there is mild inflammation, topical ointments such as erythromycin ointment or mupirocin ointment can be used under the guidance of a doctor.

When excessive foreskin is combined with recurrent balanitis, dysuria, phimosis, etc., surgical treatment is usually recommended. Repeated infections may cause foreskin adhesions, affecting normal urination and sexual life. Common surgical procedures include circumcision and foreskinplasty. The former completely removes the overlong foreskin and the latter preserves part of the foreskin tissue. After surgery, you need to use cefixime dispersible tablets or amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium tablets as directed by your doctor to prevent infection, and change dressings regularly to observe the wound healing.

Regardless of surgery or not, avoid forcibly turning up the foreskin on your own to cause lacerations. No sexual intercourse for 1 month after surgery, and wear loose clothing to reduce friction. Eat a light diet and avoid spicy and irritating foods. If symptoms such as abnormal redness, swelling, effusion or fever occur, you should seek follow-up consultation in time. Maintaining good hygiene habits and exercising moderately to enhance immunity can help prevent foreskin-related complications.