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How to clean smegma on my child (7yr) penis. we tried warm bath, retracted the foreskin..but he has lt of pain. ?

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Dr. Shah Chowdhury answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

ADHERENT FORESKIN,: When penile foreskin gets attached to the glans penis, the natural greasy white substance 'smegma' gets trapped in the constricted part(corona glandis). Over time, smegma accumulation makes a bump, smelling, can get infected. This is seen more in obese boys, as their penis gets buried in the pubic fat. For pain give Ibuprofen 2-3 times daily, use vaseline on the area to prevent recurrent adhesion.

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Answered 12/23/2014

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A member asked:

How to clean smegma on my child (7yr) penis. we tried warm bath, retracted the foreskin..but he has lt of pain. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Shah Chowdhury answered

Dr Hodge agreed

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