Tell the mother how to clean the scientific standard boy foreskin

Cleaning the boy's foreskin is not too difficult. Mom just remember not to try to turn the foreskin early for the baby because most of the foreskin cannot be separated by itself.

Tell the mother how to clean the foreskin for the boy

The foreskin is the loose skin that covers and protects the end of the penis. Children's foreskin and penis do not need special care. Mother never try to turn the foreskin early for the baby because at this time, most of the foreskin cannot be separated.

Recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) stated that the process of the foreskin separating from the foreskin takes several years to complete. Attempts to turn the foreskin can cause pain, bleeding, and sticky scarring.

Physiological structure for boys foreskin

Anatomy of the foreskin - Illustration shutterstock

The foreskin consists of 2 layers: the skin on the outside and the lining on the inside. Before your baby is born, the foreskin and tip of the penis stick together as a whole by a membrane (called synechia). This membrane or connective tissue disappears spontaneously - a process that should never be rushed.

In fact, it can take 5-10 years or more for the separation to complete, and the foreskin can turn off the tip of the penis towards the abdomen.

When can the foreskin be turned?

According to the guidance of doctor Tran Thuy Thuy, National Hospital for Pediatrics, the process of separating the foreskin and foreskin takes time, should not be forced.

This can happen from birth, but very rarely, most boys will need to wait weeks, months or even years. Some boys can only turn their foreskin completely until they reach the age of 18.

During the first few years of life, the mother just need to turn the foreskin occasionally and wash the bottom is enough. When babies grow up, mothers need to guide their children to clean themselves as a habit, like washing hair and brushing teeth. When they reach puberty, boys need to actively keep clean foreskin.

How to clean a scientific standard boy foreskin

How to clean the boy's foreskin scientifically standard - Photo shutterstock

Sanitize the foreskin of a boy when he is not able to turn the foreskin

Mom notes that the foreskin is the sagging area that covers and protects the end of the penis, and they don't require any special care.

Never use force to reverse the foreskin toward the abdomen

Do not attempt to wash the tip of the penis with a cotton swab, rinse with strong water or use an antiseptic. Just use clean water and soap to wash the outside.

There's no need to clean the inside of the foreskin - just wash them like any other part of your child's body and carefully wash off the soap with clean water.

Clean the foreskin of a boy when he has turned the foreskin:

Swipe the foreskin gently towards the abdomen and wash the lower part and dry.

Gently sweep the foreskin back to its original position.

Teach boys to clean their penis

Once your baby becomes aware of his body, he or she can discover this for himself. Remind your child to pull back foreskin if he turned himself around to avoid possible bad harm.

Simple instructions like the one below can be helpful for boys:

gently slide the foreskin back toward the abdomen

Rinse the tip of the penis and the inner folds of the foreskin with warm water

Slide the foreskin back to its original position on the tip of the penis

Make sure the boy rinses the soap before pulling the foreskin back on top of the penis.

What happens if the foreskin turns out too soon?

Attempting to flip the foreskin before the natural time can cause the connective tissue to tear. This will be painful and can lead to a number of problems:

Tearing the foreskin from the tip of the penis leaving an open wound can lead to infection

Coarse surfaces that touch can heal together and form sticky scars

Early foreskin lesions can form scar tissue that causes a narrowing of the foreskin (phimosis)

The foreskin can become "stuck" behind the tip of the penis, also known as paraphimosis.

What causes a boy's foreskin to become red (balanitis)?

Sometimes the "little boy" head gets red. This shows that the penis is irritated and the foreskin is protecting the sensitive tip of the penis and the urethral opening.

If your baby is still swaddling, it could be caused by a diaper rash. Long-standing bacteria in the urine in the diaper can burn the skin and cause a rash.

Ways to prevent foreskin rashes:

change diapers more often

Do not wear diapers for a certain amount of time to allow air to circulate and help your baby's skin dry out

soak your child in a tub of warm water

avoid things that can irritate your skin (like soaps, highly chlorinated water, some detergents)

give your baby plenty of water to help thin the urine

If the foreskin or penis is red, sore, and swollen, the baby may have an infection and you should see the doctor.

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