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penis fungi
by aj6, Jul 17, 2008 09:43PM
For the past 3 days, my foreskin has been itching. I can tolerate the itching but I noticed I had spegma on the glans of my penis. I had never noticed this before. I went to the doctor today and showed what i had an she said it was a result of poor hygene. Also, the right of my foreskin has been a little reddish. This all started happening after I bought a body wash. Could the body wash be doing this harm or is it something else. By the way, I am uncircumcised and I'm a virgin. Would you have any clue on how to get rid of the spegma ?
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If you can conclusively correlate the onset of symptoms to the usage of the body wash, it would be best to discontinue use of the said product, at least around the groin and penis region.
Smegma is a normal secretion produced by the glands under the penis. Regular cleaning by retracting the foreskin will keep the area clean and prevent collection of smegma.
Any inflammation caused as a result of irritation will settle down after withdrawal of the irritant product.
Keeping the area moisturized with natural emollients, such as olive or coconut oil, for about a week can help with resolution of the lesion.
Do keep us posted on your doubts and progress.
Regards