I have a geriatric resident with a 1-11/2 i nch tramatic tear in his forskin, possibly infected. What is the proper tx.? He has a foley change mnthly. His scrotum and penis are very swollen and painful. He is not sexually active and does not masturbate. He wears adult diapers during the day for fecal incontinence. Please help
Hello appreciate your concernLooking at your description this could be due to infection of the foreskin may be due to Foley catheter or diaper I would like further information to guide you better he has been catheterized? If possible upload a photograph? I would advise him to follow strict aseptic precautions He should wash and clean the site with an antiseptic solutions or antibiotics ointmentNeosporin powder can be sprinkled upon the clean siteProlonged catheterization and diaper both can cause to infection or inflammation of the foreskin and whole of the genital and perianal region Hope this answers your question please feel free to ask for more assistance, I will be happy to help you Best wishes