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Is smegma an sti?
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No: Smegma is normal in all healthy males who are uncircumcised. It consists of desquamated epithelial cells ( like dandruff of the penis plus secretion of sebaceous glands under foreskin. Results in cheesy appearance.
Answered 12/9/2013
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