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I am 22 year old now. I notice that always a ugly smell are coming from my penis glans. What's the reason?
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Hello- The smell can be due to Smegma. It is an accumulation of dead skin cells and the natural oils that keep the penis moist. If a person does not clean their penis regularly, the smegma can build up, resulting in a thick white substance. This buildup is more common on uncircumcised penises as it forms around the head of the penis. In addition to a bad smell, smegma can: cause redness and irritation prevent the foreskin from easily moving when the penis is erect increase the risk of a bacterial infection
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