In my penis glans, for last few days I found some white formation. What is the reason for Tis? Is Ter any problem? How to treat Tis.
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In males, smegma helps keep the glans moist and facilitates sexual intercourse by acting as a lubricant. Smegma was originally thought to be produced by sebaceous glands near the frenulum called Tyson's glands. Smegma is produced from minute microscopic protrusions of the mucosal surface of the foreskin and that living cells constantly grow towards the surface, undergo fatty degeneration, separate off, and form smegma. Smegma contains 26.6% fats and 13.3% proteins, which they judged to be consistent with necrotic epithelial debris. Newly produced smegma has a smooth, moist texture. It is thought to be rich in squalene and contain prostatic and seminal secretions, desquamated epithelial cells, and the mucin content of the urethral glands of Littré. Smegma contains Cathepsin B, lysozymes,[8] chymotrypsin, neutrophil elastase and cytokines, which aid the immune system. In its fresh state, smegma is a wholesome and functional lubricant. But, if allowed to accumulate in the foreskin cavity, it becomes changed into an unpleasant, unhealthy, and bad-smelling substance. ... Normally, a healthy foreskin can be retracted for cleansing and smegma can be removed by washing.
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No problem stay happy! Under your prepuce there are some times discharge and mucus formation! This mucus is what you see as white deposit you can use normal tap water to wash it away by gentle rubbing. It will easily go away!
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