Surgical Treatment for Penile Adhesions
When penile adhesions become excessively dense or problematic, surgical intervention may be necessary. Typically performed in a doctor’s office, the procedure involves the removal of the adhesions. To ensure a painless experience, numbing cream is applied before making an incision at the site of adhesion. In certain instances, a complete recircumcision might be required. For more severe cases, particularly in older boys and adult males, surgery under anesthesia may be essential to separate the fused skin.
Preventing Penile Adhesions
Parents can take measures to prevent the development of penile adhesions in their baby, regardless of whether the baby is circumcised or not. For uncircumcised males, it is crucial to regularly retract the shaft skin from the glans during the separation process and maintain proper personal hygiene. On the other hand, parents of circumcised males should focus on providing appropriate post-surgical care, which includes the consistent application of topical creams and regular manual retractions throughout the healing process.