I have a very thin layer of smegma under my penis foreskin. It is pale yellowish in colour. I have had this for months, and have been washing it with water and soap daily. Still I am not able to remove it. It is so integrated with my penis that it seems it's a part of my skin. I tried removing it by using oil also, as I read somewhere that it dissolves smegma, but it didn't work. How can I completely remove smegma from my penis? I know it is harmless but I become conscious about it when considering sex as it does not look good and clean. Thanks.

Dr. S.K. TandonSexologist36yrs exp

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Properly cleaning your penis is the easiest way to remove smegma. Gently pull back your foreskin. Use a mild soap and warm water to wash the area that's usually covered by your foreskin. Thoroughly rinse off all the soap and then gently pat the area dry. Pull your foreskin back over the tip of your penis. The simplest way to remove smegma is to adjust your personal hygiene routine. In men, that means properly cleaning your genitals, including around and under your foreskin. Your body produces a lubricant to help the foreskin retract. That lubricant can build up under your foreskin along with other natural oils, dead skin cells, dirt, and bacteria. That?s why this condition is less common in circumcised men. Properly cleaning your penis is the easiest way to remove smegma. Gently pull back your foreskin. If the smegma has hardened, you may not be able to pull it back all the way. Don?t force it, as that can cause pain and tear the skin, which could lead to infection. Use a mild soap and warm water to wash the area that?s usually covered by your foreskin. Avoid harsh scrubbing, as that can irritate the sensitive skin. If the smegma has hardened. Gently rubbing oil on the area before cleaning it may help loosen up the accumulation. Thoroughly rinse off all the soap and then gently pat the area dry. Pull your foreskin back over the tip of your penis. Repeat this daily until the smegma disappears. It?s important to avoid scraping the smegma with sharp devices or cotton swabs. That can cause additional irritation.  

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