Question
How should one handle inflammation in a child’s penis?
Answer
If a baby has severe phimosis, it may be due to bacterial infection within the prepuce, which is often related to an overly long prepuce. It is currently unclear which cleaning method for the baby’s prepuce is best, but it is recommended to use iodine tincture or yellow cypress soap for cleaning to achieve sterilization. Simply using clean water may not effectively kill bacteria. Cleaning with yellow cypress soap or other disinfectants can have a certain therapeutic effect on bacterial infections. As the child grows older, one may consider a circumcision to resolve the issue.