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Suggest Treatment For Buildup Of Smegma Under Foreskin
Question: I started experiencing accelerated build up of the cheesey substance, smegma, under
under foreskin. I wash it off with warm water.
Earlier built up was very little, currently it seems to be more.Is it some thing to be concerned off.
under foreskin. I wash it off with warm water.
Earlier built up was very little, currently it seems to be more.Is it some thing to be concerned off.
Brief Answer:
Smegma is nothing to worry about.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist,i can understand your concern.
You're doing the right thing.
You should continue with the same routine,of maintaining penile hygiene.
Retract the foreskin completely,then wash off all the smegma.
It's a normal secretion from the glans and nothing to worry about.
Hope your doubt's cleared.
If you intend to close this query,you can rate the answer on the site.
Wishing you well.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
Smegma is nothing to worry about.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist,i can understand your concern.
You're doing the right thing.
You should continue with the same routine,of maintaining penile hygiene.
Retract the foreskin completely,then wash off all the smegma.
It's a normal secretion from the glans and nothing to worry about.
Hope your doubt's cleared.
If you intend to close this query,you can rate the answer on the site.
Wishing you well.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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