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Circumcision By Urologist, Sticky Watery Layer Formed All Over The Glans Turning To Light Yellow Hard Layer, Cause ?

Had a circumcision done by urologist , foreskin removed from glans which was attached to Glans, surgery has removed good chunk of layer of the glans along with skin, urologist explained that he had to remove skin pretty hard as it was attached to glans of penis. once gauze was removed after 24 hours a sticky watery layer formed all over the glans turned to light yellow layer, and getting harden as days progressed, What is this layer called and why it is forming. is it a good sign that cells are preparing to form a layers of skin to replace lost one s.
posted on Tue, 22 May 2012
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OBGYN,  's  Response
Hello.

Thanks for writing to us.
The thick yellow layer that is forming is called scab and gradually new skin will grow under this scab which will replace this skin loss. Please do not worry. Avoid touching teh area with bare fingers to avoid infection.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.

Regards,

Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Kamal Kishore Bandil's  Response
Hello Dear.
Welcome here on Health Care Magic Dot Com.
I am very much concern of your problem.
In my view
Your operative wound will heal within seven days.
An almost normal glans will appear after 7 days.
So I will suggest you
Have faith in your doctor and go with their advice.
Good luck.
Thanks
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Circumcision By Urologist, Sticky Watery Layer Formed All Over The Glans Turning To Light Yellow Hard Layer, Cause ?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The thick yellow layer that is forming is called scab and gradually new skin will grow under this scab which will replace this skin loss. Please do not worry. Avoid touching teh area with bare fingers to avoid infection. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal drrakhitayal@gmail.com