Ballooning of the foreskin when it is separating isn't uncommon, along with redness.

There's really not a lot you can do, other than just normal hygiene, and the doctor may recommend a hydrocortisone cream. It may even be a little yeast infection, in which case some canesten will fix it right up.

(If the doc recommends circumcision for a yeast infection or minor bacterial infection, ask him if he'd recommend infibulation for a case of thrush in a woman.)