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He is 1.5 yrs old and is uncircumcised, to clean it to i pull the skin back?

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Dr. Barton Butterbaugh answered

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Uncircumcised male: To clean the penis in a young uncircumcised male you have to retract the foreskin. Not cleaning this area can lead to infections of the penile glans. When he is older he will have to learn to do this for himself.

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Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

He is 1.5 yrs old and is uncircumcised, to clean it to i pull the skin back?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Barton Butterbaugh answered

Dr Feola agreed

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