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Can A Non-circumcize Foreskin Cause Infections?
Hi doc, I would like to ask a question about my foreskin. If it's a long foreskin (did not circumcize), is it possible to get any infections? My girlfriend is worried as se says it can get smelly if not cleaned properly, and I would like to see if theres any possibilities.Best regards
Mon, 4 Jul 2016
Hello
Thanks for query .
Foreskin is a protective covering to glans penis .It secrets a mucus which keeps the glans penis moist and prevents it from drying and cracks to develop .
However if not cleaned up properly every day ,the mucus gets accumulated beneath the foreskin forming a white thick stuff what is called as smegma .This smegma is a source of infection to get Posthatitis .
Dr.Patil.
Thanks for query .
Foreskin is a protective covering to glans penis .It secrets a mucus which keeps the glans penis moist and prevents it from drying and cracks to develop .
However if not cleaned up properly every day ,the mucus gets accumulated beneath the foreskin forming a white thick stuff what is called as smegma .This smegma is a source of infection to get Posthatitis .
Dr.Patil.
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