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I'm not circumcised and know when i peel back the skin to use the bathroom there is some white stuff there and it just started about a month ago and i am a diabetic ?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Unless red/inflammed: this is smegma: an accumulation of penile material, gland oils, body secretions, common in uncircumcised men. If painful with redness or soreness, see your physician.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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A member asked:

I'm not circumcised and know when i peel back the skin to use the bathroom there is some white stuff there and it just started about a month ago and i am a diabetic ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

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