Question 1

does everyone have smegma?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you are a mammal then you have it. This is a combination of dead cells that normally flake off the skin and oil from our glands. It is completely normal.

Question 2

how can i deal with my smegma problem?

Accepted Answer

Smegma: Other then normal basic hygiene, achieved by pulling back the foreskin and removing this normal whitish build up, you may want to consider an adult circumcision.

Question 3

how can i clean smegma under hood (females?

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Here are some ...: Clean this area with gentle flushing and manual rubbing just like what you have done for any deep skin folds such as the umbilicus, beneath breasts, groins, etc. Generally, there is no need for excessive / obsessive physical or chemical stimulation. Best wish ...

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: smegma?

Accepted Answer

Secretions: Secretions from glans penis or glans clitoris.

Question 5

what are the risk factors from accumulated smegma?

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Infection: Infection of the edge of the glans, ususally fungual and then bacterial.   Overtime contraction of the foreskin where you can no longer adequately clean the glans resulting in the need for another surgery.

Question 6

is smegma an sti?

Accepted Answer

No: Smegma is normal in all healthy males who are uncircumcised. It consists of desquamated epithelial cells ( like dandruff of the penis plus secretion of sebaceous glands under foreskin. Results in cheesy appearance.

Question 7

how to clean dry smegma under foreskin?

Accepted Answer

Soap and water: After u retract the foreskin. See a urologist if your foreskin is tight, in which case u miht benefit from a circumcision.

Question 8

how can i clean smegma for uncircumcised?

Accepted Answer

Here is...: Gently flush and wipe smegma off the glans and foreskin if foreskin is retractable; of course, avoid overstimulation with chemical or physical means. If not, circumcision may be required. So, to clear the issue, go to see urologist timely.

Best...

Question 9

what is the difference between discharge and smegma?

Accepted Answer

Penis Issues: Smegma is the collection of cells, oil and dirt that collects under the foreskin of an uncircumcised penis.

Discharge is a pustular drainage caused by an infection with either gonorrhea or chlamydia.

Question 10

help please? i've got a large yellowish smegma buildup?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: Smegma hurts no one, but may pose a issue of personal hygiene, which may be improved by pulling foreskin back to rinse and dry. If personal difficulty in doing so arises, see urologist for timely evaluation and counseling on how to handle it - including possible circumcision which can be done easily under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure.

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