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What can you do to remove the gauze stuck to your penis in circumcision?

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Cicumcision: Follow instructions given by your doctor as when and how to remove the bandage. If you have forgotten, call your doctor for help.

Answered 5/31/2019

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Don't: Let it fall off on its own, just like a scab. You can bathe him after a week and let gauze fall off by itself. It can be trimmed if there are any loose unattached bits. Healing is taking place under the gauze just like under a scab.

Answered 10/4/2020

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Dr. Michael Miller answered

Specializes in Wound care

Best way to go: The gauze is stuck because some of the blood and fluid from the cut edge dried and has stuck. Soaking the gauze really well will help a bit but for better or worse, you will have to get it off. Best trick it to then gently apply traction on the gauze and then using a finger, push the skin away from the gauze. Do not pull the gauze away. There will be a second of pain and a little blood.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Michael Miller answered

Specializes in Wound care

Best way to go: The gauze is stuck because some of the blood and fluid from the cut edge dried and has stuck. Soaking the gauze really well will help a bit but for better or worse, you will have to get it off. Best trick it to then gently apply traction on the gauze and then using a finger, push the skin away from the gauze. Do not pull the gauze away. There will be a second of pain and a little blood.

Answered 8/18/2017

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Warm water: Soak it with warm water to gently remove it.

Answered 4/17/2017

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