The buildup of dead skin cells, oil, and other secretions on the male and female genitalia is called smegma. It is usually found under the foreskin of the penis and between the folds of the vagina or clitoral hood. If not washed regularly, it can cause redness, irritation, and swelling.
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My foreskin is not retracting. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a problem with my penis regarding the foreskin. I am 18 years old, and the foreskin still does not return. Please suggest some solutions for the above problem. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most common cause of the condition is poor genital hygiene. You see a lot of dead cells and bacteria get collected in the space between the head of the penis and foreskin, making foul-smelling grayish-white substances, known as smegma, come out. If you do not... Read Full »
Top skin of penis is not retracting and gets swollen with white discharge. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, The top skin of my penis is not coming back while masturbation or sex. It is not fully closed from the top but still, it is painful to push it back. If I try it forcefully then after some hours, it gets swollen from the top and some white hard substance comes from inside. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The white hard substance is actually the cause of the problem. It is called smegma and is formed of dead cells, bacteria and secretions. It collects under the foreskin if you do not keep good genital hygiene. You should daily retract your foreskin and wash it thoroughly... Read Full »
Is the foul-smelling white layer on the penis head a sign of an STD?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 29 year old male. From a couple of months, I have noticed white layer with a bad smell on my penis head. Is it a sexually transmitted disease? What to do? How to get it treated? Please, suggest some treatment. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.The white-greyish foul smelling layer on the penis head is known as smegma. It is made up a collection of dead cells and bacteria. It grows when the penis is not cleaned on a daily basis.You need not panic. Just make a point that you clean your penis head thoroughly w... Read Full »
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