Some smegma has been concentrated in my foreskin so I am unable to pull down my foreskin completely. Suggest something.

Dr. Rahul GuptaSexologist9yrs exp

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Hello- Smegma is a natural lubricant and antibacterial agent, but it can build up if penis hygiene is not performed regularly. Regular cleaning of the penis glans beneath the foreskin with soap and warm water helps to remove exfoliated skin cells and keep them from accumulating. This good hygiene practice should be completed every day, especially in men with a tendency for developing smegma, as a preventative measure. Penis health Crèmes can help to balance sebum oil glands beneath the foreskin, and keep penis skin moisturized. Specialist topical formulas containing nutrients such as vitamin E, C, A, B3 and shea butter may help to support normal skin regeneration, soften dried smegma that's become hardened, and keep the penis skin healthy.  

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Dr. K V AnandPsychologist14yrs exp

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Dear Lybrate user. I can understand. Please do not panic or worry. The whitish substance is called smegma. Smegma is a combination of shed skin cells, skin oils, urine, sperm cells and moisture. It occurs in both male and female genital organs. In females, it collects around the clitoris and in males, smegma can collect under the foreskin. There is no evidence that smegma causes penile cancer, but its presence over a long period of time may irritate and inflame the penis, which may increase the risk of cancer. It may also make it harder to see very early cancers. Clean the area beneath your foreskin daily twice after pulling your foreskin back. Take care.  

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