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A member asked:
Is the removal of smegma in penis is important?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes: Good hygiene is always important. In addition, failing to wash (and keep clean) an uncircumcised penis can increase the risk of penile cancer. This includes smegma.
Answered 9/29/2016
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It depends...: If you are talking about an adult man, then yes. However, if you are talking about an uncircumcised infant or toddler, then no - in fact, as a parent you should not retract the boy's foreskin at all until the child does it himself. Doing so can be traumatic and can result in a serious condition wherein the foreskin gets stuck in the retracted position, which usually ends in the er.
Answered 6/30/2018
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