Does phimosis have to be cut off?

Phimosis does not necessarily require circumcision, and whether to perform surgery requires a comprehensive assessment based on individual circumstances. Phimosis may be caused by congenital developmental abnormalities, repeated infections and other factors. The main treatment methods include conservative observation, manual dilation, circumcision, etc.

Most phimosis problems are physiological phenomena in infancy and early childhood, and may resolve on their own with growth and development. Observation and care are usually recommended before the age of 3, with daily cleaning of the perineum and gentle turning of the foreskin to facilitate separation. If there are no problems such as difficulty urinating or recurrent balanitis before puberty, it can be improved through manual dilation under the guidance of a doctor, and erythromycin ointment and mupirocin ointment can be used to prevent infection.

For those with severe stenosis of the foreskin opening causing difficulty in urination, recurrent balanitis or scarring phimosis, circumcision should be considered. When adult phimosis may affect sexual life or hygiene, surgery may be an option. Common surgical procedures include traditional circumcision and stapled circumcision. People with underlying diseases such as diabetes need timely treatment to reduce the risk of urinary system infection.

Daily care should be taken to clean the perineum and avoid using force to remove the unseparated foreskin. The wound needs to be kept dry after surgery, and antibiotics such as cefaclor dispersible tablets and levofloxacin tablets should be used as directed by the doctor. Choose a regular medical institution for treatment, and professional doctors will evaluate the surgical indications. Do not make your own judgment or use folk remedies.