Circumcision scab

Question 1

Day4 post circumcision - do i need 2 shower or can i still keep the area dry to help heal faster? got thick dark scabbing around incision. baby wipes?

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Shower: Showering should be fine. Do not scrub the scabs off. Follow any directions that your urologist gave you.

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Circumcision: it is safe to shower 4 days after a circumcision. The dark scab is normal around the area of the incision. I would recommend bacitracin or some kind... Read More

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Question 2

My friend had a circumcision and he said his scab keeps tearing off when he moves and he said its to sensitivity for him to put a gauze on. what can he do?

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Best would be to see the urology team who performed the procedure as they will be best to offer advise to ensure proper healing, rarely common complic... Read More

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Agree with Dr. P. Your friend should apply triple antibiotic antibiotic ointment to the wound to promote healing by controlling infection, if any.

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He should wear a support underwear so the penis does not move around. Also cover the area with a thick layer of Vaseline till it heals

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Question 3

Day 7 post circumcision- is it normal for minor bleeding 2 occur through thick black scab on underside of penis?

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Circumcision: Surgical incisions may take up to a week to heal. Given the nature of the skin around the glans penis, there could be a small patch of skin that is "n... Read More

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Question 4

Hi there. how do you know if a circumcision is healing well or infected? 5yrs old boy. it is swollen and the tip is quiet red with lots of scabbing? ery anxious worried mom.

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Circumcision: It's best to have the physician who performed the cicumcision examine your child. postop swelling, redness and scabbing within the first week are not ... Read More

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Question 5

Day 6 post circumcision-have i delayed healing process by accidently breaking off small bit of thick black scab on underside of penis?

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Local care: Fear not, this will still heal fine. Keep clean with gentle use of soap and water in the shower, and do not hesitate to apply a triple antibiotic oin... Read More

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Question 6

How can i speed up scab removal from circumcision? its been 5 weeks now and there are large scabs esp. around the frenulum. should dress with paraffin gauzes and salt water soaking or just salty water soaking and keep it dry?

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Try this: First of all, that scab is there protecting the wound from chemicals, dust an bacteria, so the best thing you can do is leave it there until it falls ... Read More

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Question 7

Day 6 post circumcision- can i apply the prescribed solution "chlorhexidine gluconate" to an area of broken scabbing? wont it burn the incision/wound?

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Here are some ...: Your carefulness is good. Chlorhexidine (Hibiclens) like betadine is a common soaping agent for scrubbing by surgeons, OR staffs, & even scrubbing... Read More

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Question 8

Im three weeks into my circumcision, everything but the frenulum is fully healed, there was a scab on it that snagged on my jeans, i cleaned the wound with soap and water, some antiseptic, applied merbromin and covered with a bandaid, am i ok?

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Yes: If you are not having any significant bleeding, I believe the measures you are taking should suffice. If you do have bleeding, redness that is climb... Read More

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Question 9

I was circumcised 4 weeks ago, the wound is healing well, except the frenulum which is almost fully healed the scab keeps falling off periodically. would applying a liquid bandaid such as "new skin" be ok?

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No skin: That should do no harm. It just might be the thing to close the wound.

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Question 10

I got a handjob from a woman lube was not used. i noticed afterwards there is a minor abrasion on the foreskin of my penis (circumcised) from the friction that is starting to scab over. any worry about an std from the hand because of broken skin?

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Highly unlikely, check cdc.gov for reliable information regarding STD transmission.

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Circumcision scab

Day4 post circumcision - do i need 2 shower or can i still keep the area dry to help heal faster? got thick dark scabbing around incision. baby wipes?

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My friend had a circumcision and he said his scab keeps tearing off when he moves and he said its to sensitivity for him to put a gauze on. what can he do?

Day 7 post circumcision- is it normal for minor bleeding 2 occur through thick black scab on underside of penis?

Hi there. how do you know if a circumcision is healing well or infected? 5yrs old boy. it is swollen and the tip is quiet red with lots of scabbing? ery anxious worried mom.

Day 6 post circumcision-have i delayed healing process by accidently breaking off small bit of thick black scab on underside of penis?

How can i speed up scab removal from circumcision? its been 5 weeks now and there are large scabs esp. around the frenulum. should dress with paraffin gauzes and salt water soaking or just salty water soaking and keep it dry?

Day 6 post circumcision- can i apply the prescribed solution "chlorhexidine gluconate" to an area of broken scabbing? wont it burn the incision/wound?

Im three weeks into my circumcision, everything but the frenulum is fully healed, there was a scab on it that snagged on my jeans, i cleaned the wound with soap and water, some antiseptic, applied merbromin and covered with a bandaid, am i ok?

I was circumcised 4 weeks ago, the wound is healing well, except the frenulum which is almost fully healed the scab keeps falling off periodically. would applying a liquid bandaid such as "new skin" be ok?

I got a handjob from a woman lube was not used. i noticed afterwards there is a minor abrasion on the foreskin of my penis (circumcised) from the friction that is starting to scab over. any worry about an std from the hand because of broken skin?

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