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My infant son has a red ring around his circumsized penis. it seems to bother him a little. what could be the cause or treatment for this?

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Dr. Teresa Carson answered

Irritation: Generally some redness around the remaining skin on a circumcised penis is a local irritation, with a local skin infection also a possibility (so many bacteria in the perineum!). The best thing to do is use water to wash the area (no soap or wipes), and put some a and d or even a little antibacterial ointment on the area).

Answered 9/23/2018

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A member asked:

My infant son has a red ring around his circumsized penis. it seems to bother him a little. what could be the cause or treatment for this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Teresa Carson answered

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