The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the frequency of post-circumcision complications (bleeding, infection, and delayed ring separation) time for ring separation and level of parental satisfaction following local application of Polyfax versus coconut oil after Plastibell circumcision in infants in. Patient undergoing Plastibell circumcision will be divided into 2 groups, we will prescribe Polyfax to one group as a part of post circumcision care and coconut oil to the other group. Division into groups will be random using the lottery method, participant will visit the clinic at 1 week, 3 months and 6 months. A questionnaire will be filled by the doctor.
Inclusion Criteria:All male patients undergoing Plastibell circumcision <6m of age, whose parents/ guardians have given consent Exclusion Criteria: Patient with a known coagulation disorder, immunosuppressed patients, those with a dermatologic condition and non-compliant patients
coconut oil used for local application
Polyfax for local application
Karachi, Pakistan
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