Patient's question:
The child is 5 months old. When retracting the foreskin, there are many white deposits inside. Should these smegma be cleaned, and how should they be cleaned? When I clean the baby, he cries constantly, as if it hurts a lot.Doctor's answer:
When cleaning the foreskin and glans, since the inner layer of the foreskin is thinner and more lubricated than the outer layer, it is more sensitive to chemical cleaning agents. Simply rinsing it with clean water once a day is sufficient. During a shower, retract the foreskin back over the glans with your hand and remove the accumulated dirt and sebum.If inflammation occurs between the foreskin and glans due to the accumulation of dirt, you can soak and scrub it with a special external genital disinfectant cleaning solution. In severe cases, consult a specialist doctor. If you use soap or shower gel for cleaning but fail to rinse off the foam thoroughly, many people may experience an allergic reaction to the foreskin and glans, leading to discomfort.