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I noticed that i have a white substance, almost like wet toilet paper around my clitoris, and when i pull back the hood, is this smegma?

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Dr. Claude Parola answered

White substance: it is probably yeast or smegma.

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 12/3/2014

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A member asked:

I noticed that i have a white substance, almost like wet toilet paper around my clitoris, and when i pull back the hood, is this smegma?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Claude Parola answered

Dr Arnold agreed

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