What is the foreskin and the diseases you need to know about the foreskin

The foreskin in men is a part of the male reproductive system. Like other parts of the genital system, the foreskin has a distinct function. At the same time, there are pathologies of the foreskin that require medical intervention. So how is this part structured? The effect of the foreskin? What diseases are common in this part? All will be answered by SignsSymptomsList through the following article by Doctor Nguyen Lam Giang.

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• What is the foreskin?
• The effect of the foreskin
• Diseases of the foreskin
• Notes when taking care of the foreskin

What is the foreskin?

The foreskin in men is the thin skin that covers all or part of the penis . Normally, the foreskin is composed of two layers of smooth muscle. Comes with blood vessels, nerves, skin and mucous membranes.

In boys, from birth until puberty, the foreskin always covers the head of the penis. It has a protective effect on the penis, and at the same time supports the growth of the penis.1

Structure of the foreskin in men

During puberty, the foreskin will gradually retract on its own. Finally, the penis will be fully or partially exposed when the penis is in an erect state. This is a normal physiological situation.

However, in some cases, until adulthood, this sheath still covers the tip of the penis. It cannot slide down on its own, we need to use our hands to pull it. This is considered an abnormal condition; may be long or narrow foreskin .

The effect of the foreskin

The male foreskin has the following main functions:

Sexual function

The foreskin is home to many blood vessels and nerve endings. Therefore, it is very sensitive to stimuli. It is portable and can be peeled off to reveal the glans of the penis.

Accordingly, the foreskin makes it easier for the penis to move through the vagina. It also brings a lot of pleasure to men during sexual intercourse.

The foreskin helps men in sexual activity

Protection function

The foreskin is the part that covers the head of the penis. Therefore, it has a protective effect, shielding the glans from external influences. It protects the glans from being damaged. For example, limit the friction with underwear as well as the penetration of dirt and bacteria.

In addition, the foreskin also contains beneficial bacteria. They work to protect the penis from infection by harmful bacteria. The foreskin contains a large number of Langerhans cells. This is a type of immune cell that helps reduce the risk of infection in the penis. In addition, the foreskin also secretes an oily substance that helps to stabilize the moisture in the foreskin mucosa.

The foreskin protects the glans of the penis

Diseases of the foreskin

The following are unusual cases of the foreskin in men:

1. Long foreskin

This is a fairly common disease of the foreskin  in men. Accordingly, the foreskin will cover part or all of the head of the penis. Occurs when the penis is in an erect state. However, when we pull down with our hands, the foreskin can still slide down.

Foreskin long

The long foreskin will make cleaning more difficult. The dirt will gradually accumulate under the leather cover. This condition increases the risk of an infection of the foreskin. It can even lead to the most serious complication, penile cancer.

2. Narrow foreskin

This is an abnormality that occurs when the foreskin in men is completely closed. We cannot pull the foreskin out. Occurs even when the penis is in a normal state or erect. This is an abnormality that requires early surgical intervention.

Narrow foreskin

The condition of the foreskin narrowing will hinder the sexual intercourse of boys. It also makes cleaning the penis extremely difficult. In the long run, it will lead to inflammation of the foreskin , inflammation of the foreskin of the penis. It can even lead to cancer complications on the background of inflammation.

On the other hand, infectious agents can attack other nearby sites. For example, the urethra, prostate, bladder, ... and cause inflammation in these locations. At that time, the male friends will have difficulty urinating, hematuria, pus in urine, may have high fever with chills,...2

3. Balanitis

Balanitis can be caused by:

• Infection from sexual partners.
• Not cleaning the penis often.
• Wear dirty, unwashed underwear. Or share underwear with an infected person.
• The condition is long, narrow, and blocked foreskin as the article described above.
• Masturbation abuse, masturbation addiction.
• Allergic to soaps, shower gels, etc.

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Symptoms of balanitis are:

• Itching sensation in the foreskin.
• The foreskin and foreskin are red, swollen, congested, painful, and hot.
• There are ulcers in the mucosa of the glans and glans. The sore is clean or drains, oozing pus.
• Complications to urethritis can lead to symptoms of pyuria, painful urination.3

4. Clogged foreskin

In the case of strangulation of the foreskin , men also need to be circumcised to avoid complicated complications. This is a condition in which the skin of the foreskin is completely unable to turn out. Or, after being turned upside down, the foreskin cannot return to its original position on its own.

If this condition persists, it will cause blockage of the lymphatic vessels and veins. Accordingly, the blood circulation to the penis will be hindered. The result is erectile dysfunction. It is possible that the penis is not erect or the erection is prolonged.4

Notes when taking care of the foreskin

The foreskin in men is a very important part for boys in sexual activities. Therefore, we need to know how to protect this part. For boys, this will be done by the parents. As for older men, you can clean the foreskin on your own.

Specific jobs are as follows:

• Peel off the foreskin.
• Rinse the inner layer of the foreskin and glans penis with warm water. Extra soap can be used to clean it thoroughly. It should be noted that strong irritating detergents should not be used.
• Clean the inside of the foreskin and foreskin.
• Pull the foreskin back to its original position.
• Wear breathable underwear, not too tight, fabric material that does not cause allergies, irritation.
• Wipe and wash the penis after each sex.5

Clean the penis regularly to prevent foreskin diseases

Hopefully with the information that the article has provided, readers will have a better understanding of the male foreskin . From there, you will know the abnormalities in the foreskin so that you can go to the doctor in time. Also know how to protect the foreskin. Limit the occurrence of complex consequences.