What should parents do if their child’s glans is red and swollen?

Many parents will find that their children's genital system is red and swollen, and there is secretion from the glans when they are bathing them. These can easily cause infection. Parents can disinfect and clean their children, and take them to the hospital to check the cause. Redness and swelling of the glans may be a precursor to balanitis, which can cause big trouble if you are not careful.

Sometimes you may notice that your baby's penis is a little red;

Since almost 100% of babies are born with phimosis, if you do not clean him regularly or use improper daily care methods, it may cause inflammation of the baby's glans penis.

If it is just a minor inflammation;

You can use warm or cold water to mix a low concentration (1:5000) potassium permanganate solution until it turns light pink. Use a cup-shaped container to soak the baby's penis head twice a day, each time for about 5 minutes (otherwise it will not be effective in killing bacteria). If your baby's symptoms don't improve, or if you have other concerns, take your baby to see a doctor immediately.

If the baby has already developed balanoposthitis;

During an infection, your baby's doctor may prescribe antibiotics to help reduce inflammation. In addition, your doctor will probably ask you to soak your baby's penis two or three times a day in warm water or a 3% boric acid solution.

If foreskin adhesion occurs, the doctor will try to use techniques to separate the foreskin, apply an anti-inflammatory and lubricating ointment, and then push the foreskin back to its original position. To make your baby's inflammation disappear completely, you need to follow the doctor's instructions to help him do the same care at home. It should be noted that your technique must be gentle so as not to hurt the baby and make him resist external genital care.