 [ Symptoms ] how should we care for our son is circumcision [ Disease ] for parents who have a circumcised son here are a few simple care tips if there is a vaseline gauze dressing it should be removed within the first 48 hours once the gauze is removed apply a lubricant such as vaseline or ky jelly with each diaper change until the circumcision is healed   so that it does not stick to the diaper as the circimcision heals it may form a yellow sticky layer of skin called granulation tissue this is often confused with pus once the circumcision is completely healed about 1 week you may stop using the vaseline at this time you should start to retract any remaining foreskin once a day to prevent the formation of adhesions scar tissue