How many days the edema will disappear after circumcision varies from person to person, but it usually disappears in about 1~2 weeks.
Circumcision edema may be caused by inflammation and infection, or may be caused by allergic factors, generally after active treatment, edema will gradually subside in about 1~2 weeks. However, some patients with more serious inflammation and infection, or even the phenomenon of erosion, may be slower to recover.
Foreskin edema must be timely with the doctor to take treatment, for infectious causes, can be applied locally antibiotic ointment, such as erythromycin ointment, fusidic acid cream. If it is caused by allergy, you can take oral anti-allergy drugs, such as cetirizine, loratadine, and local application of hormone creams, such as dianabed cream, mometasone furoate cream.
In addition to medication, care should be taken to avoid wearing excessively tight clothing, which may cause localized irritation and aggravate edema or affect recovery. The above medications should be used under the supervision of a physician.