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A member asked:

Docs can you explain, is pulling up foreskin necessary?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Necessary hygeine: Foreskin needs to be pulled back over head of penis so it can be cleaned and smegma (like dandruff of penis + some oily skin secretions) can be washed away as well as any urinary remains. Foreskin should then be pulled back over penile head to avoid paraphimosis ; swelling of foreskin.

Dr Sojico agreed

Answered 12/6/2013

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