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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
circumcision issues
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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circumcision issues
by 345medhelpFAN, Jan 03, 2007 12:00AM
Hello -
I wanted to get your professional opinion on something.
I am a healthy 29 year old male. When I was an infant i received a circumcision. The circumcision has left 4-5 stitch tunnels, and little skin tags/bumps/scars. Also the part of the penis right below the urethra is an area that seems to have a lot of pockets/tunnels/bumps. Cosmetically it doesn't phase me too much because its been like that my whole life. My concerns/questions are the following.
1) These areas seem to collect pus or debris no matter how well I clean.
2) Is is possible to treat the bumps, tunnels etc...maybe by freezing?
3) Is there any long term concern here, skin/penile cancer?
4) Is my dermatolgist the right docotor for this? I have been to a urologist for a prostate infection and I dont get the feeling he is the type to "clean up" the area.
Thanks.
I wanted to get your professional opinion on something.
I am a healthy 29 year old male. When I was an infant i received a circumcision. The circumcision has left 4-5 stitch tunnels, and little skin tags/bumps/scars. Also the part of the penis right below the urethra is an area that seems to have a lot of pockets/tunnels/bumps. Cosmetically it doesn't phase me too much because its been like that my whole life. My concerns/questions are the following.
1) These areas seem to collect pus or debris no matter how well I clean.
2) Is is possible to treat the bumps, tunnels etc...maybe by freezing?
3) Is there any long term concern here, skin/penile cancer?
4) Is my dermatolgist the right docotor for this? I have been to a urologist for a prostate infection and I dont get the feeling he is the type to "clean up" the area.
Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jan 03, 2007 12:00AM
, Jan 03, 2007 12:00AM
There's probably little you can do to eliminate the buildup other than surgery, which a urologist would be best for. However, I doubt that it would be worth it, though you may want to ask. Cancer in circumcised men is exceedingly rare, so I think you're OK there. Overall, I think you're best off ignoring it as you have all this time.
take care.
Dr. Rockoff
take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (1)
by chrissy114, Dec 15, 2008 10:28PM
A related discussion, my son had a circomcision he got four stitches and mrsa infection was started.
