What should women do if their foreskin always gets inflamed?

Recurrent inflammation of the foreskin requires timely medical attention to investigate the cause. Women who experience vulvar inflammation are also advised to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Foreskin inflammation may be related to poor hygiene, excessive foreskin, bacterial infection and other factors. Female vulvitis is commonly caused by secretion irritation, pathogen infection or allergic reaction.

Male foreskin inflammation is usually caused by insufficient local cleaning leading to accumulation of dirt, leading to infection, which manifests as redness, pain, or abnormal discharge. Routinely clean the phimosis area with warm water every day and avoid using irritating lotions. For those with excessive foreskin, circumcision may be considered to reduce the probability of recurrence. For bacterial infections, you need to use topical antibiotics such as erythromycin ointment and mupirocin ointment as directed by your doctor. For fungal infections, you need antifungal drugs such as bifonazole cream. Repeated attacks require investigation of underlying diseases such as diabetes.

Female vulvar inflammation is mostly caused by increased vaginal secretions irritating the skin or direct infection by pathogens. Common symptoms include itching, burning sensation and abnormal secretions. You should choose cotton underwear and change it every day, and change sanitary napkins frequently during menstruation. Avoid vaginal douching when cleaning, just use clean water to clean the vulva. Bacterial vaginosis requires the use of metronidazole vaginal suppositories, fungal infections can be treated with clotrimazole vaginal tablets, and allergic reactions require the discontinuation of allergenic products and topical hydrocortisone cream. Partners need to be treated simultaneously to prevent cross-infection.

Regardless of men or women, they should avoid sexual intercourse during inflammation, avoid eating spicy foods, and maintain adequate sleep to enhance immunity. Choose loose clothing with good breathability and avoid rubbing the affected area from prolonged sitting and strenuous exercise. If the symptoms are not relieved after treatment or are accompanied by fever, ulcers and other symptoms, you must go to the dermatology and venereology department or gynecology department for secretion testing and targeted treatment as soon as possible. Pay attention to daily observation of signs of recurrence and establish a personal health file to record the pattern of seizures, which will help doctors formulate long-term management plans.