Patient's question:
Gender: Male, 55 years oldYou said the smegma is because of excessive foreskin, which needs to be removed.
But I'm already in my 50s, how come I never had smegma before?
Is it necessary to remove it to completely eliminate it?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, smegma is often caused by poor hygiene or phimosis. Phimosis makes it easy for dirt and to accumulate inside, which is difficult to clean. Long-term accumulation of smegma can irritate the local skin and mucous membranes, leading to conditions such as balanoposthitis, urethritis, and prostatitis. Currently, lifestyle care should be provided, paying attention to local hygiene and the cleanliness of close-fitting clothing. Additionally, if phimosis is present, circumcision should be performed as soon as possible to reduce the risk of infection. Wishing you good health!