It goes without saying that, as is the case with all of your other body parts, washing your penis should be a part of your daily shower routine. But if you've been practicing poor hygiene, or just ...

Smegma is a buildup of dead skin cells, oil, and other fluids on the tip of the penis or in the folds of the vulva. If the buildup is not cleaned, it can become irritating or painful. Our bodies do a ...

Smegma is a thick, white, cheesy substance that collects around your genitals. It's normal to have some smegma. And it usually isn't a health problem, but bacteria can grow in it, causing it to smell ...

Smegma is a naturally occurring substance found on the genitals. It is the result of a buildup of skin cells, oil secretions, and moisture. Cleaning the area regularly can help remove and prevent ...

It can be alarming to notice a new, thick substance in your genital area. If it’s smegma, there are easy ways to prevent and treat it. Smegma is a combination of dead skin cells, oils from your glands ...

Smegma is a natural buildup of oils and dead skin cells, often found under foreskin or in genital folds. Practicing daily hygiene can prevent smegma from causing irritation or infections. You can ...

Renita White, MD, is an obstetrician/gynecologist at Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology in Atlanta, Georgia. Her areas of expertise include fibroids, irregular vaginal ...

Smegma is a substance made up of oil and dead skin cells. It can accumulate under the foreskin in an uncircumcised penis or around the folds of the labia. Smegma is not a sign of a sexually ...

Smegma is caused by shredded skin cells, largely dead epithelial cells, mixing with skin oil secretions, such as sweat and naturally-produced lubricants. (4, 8, 10) Smegma may build up if it is not ...