To cleanse the genital area of the boys, the skin covering the glans, known as the foreskin, should not be pulled and hygiene can be done during bathing, provided the area is not very dirty and does not contaminate the water.
Whenever possible, especially in the case of babies, one should choose to use only warm water because the skin is very sensitive. In some cases, hygiene products, such as glycerin soap or specific hygiene products may be used, especially when the region is dirty with feces.
Technique for genital hygiene
To cleanse the genitals in the boy one must clean the region of the foreskin displaced from the glans without forcing and without pulling back the skin that covers the glans, especially in the babies, because it can be hurt and, in case it is necessary to pull the prepuce should be done by the doctor since when unduly pulled can tear the skin, and when it heals it becomes more fibrous, and may lead to a surgical intervention. In addition, the skin should be dried very well, especially on the creases without scraping.
In the case of babies who wear diapers, it is essential to close the diaper, always keeping the corners stretched without getting too loose or too tight. In the case of boys, one should wear cotton underwear not too tight.
When performing genital hygiene
Genital cleansing should be careful, but not obsessive, being performed at least once a day in children who no longer wear diapers, for example.
However, in the case of babies, the genital area should be cleaned every time the diaper is changed, which can happen 5-10 times a day.
When your baby makes only urine you can either wipe warm running water or a moistened wipe that can also be used to clean the stool carefully so as not to hurt the baby.
How to keep the skin of the genital area clean
To keep the genital area clean and dry, you should avoid using your wipes every time you change the diaper because they have too many chemicals that dry and irritate the skin.
In addition, one should not rub the skin because it can hurt and in the case of the baby can be left without diaper for a few minutes of the day for the skin to breathe.
When to use rash cream
Rash ointments should only be used when the skin is red and irritated and not to prevent this change because they can make the skin more sensitive and prone to rashes.
