Circumcision during childhood

Children, both boys and girls that aren’t circumcised are more at risk of contracting balanitis than people who are. Balanitis is named for the Greek word meaning “redness”. It can cause an engorged glan penis that is reddened. It’s usually followed by inflammation, itchiness and soreness as well as the usual pus-filled blisters. Circumcision during childhood is more frequent for boys that haven’t had the procedure. This is due to the skin surrounding their foreskin doesn’t provide enough protection.

Balanitis …