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A member asked:

When you pull the skin back on my penis what is the white stuff that forms around the head?

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Smegma: Is called smegma- accumulation of dead skin cells, skin oil and moisture, -is concerned unhealthy and not a good hygiene . It is a good ground for accumulation of bacteria, yeast etc.- clean the area with warm water and mild soap.

Dr Herrington agreed

Answered 11/8/2020

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