What are the white rocks under my foreskin?

Preputial stones can occur at any age but are far more common in adult males. All cases of preputial stone are associated with severe phimosis in uncircumcised males. The symptoms and signs are due to phimosis, like in these patients, which causes urinary stasis beneath the foreskin.

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What are the white stones in my foreskin?

Smegma pearls are benign, and they spontaneously resolve over time. Smegma is a naturally occurring accumulation of dead skin cells and oily secretions around the foreskin in males and clitoris in females. Smegma can be controlled easily by good personal hygiene and this should be encouraged to all.

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Why is there white chunks under my foreskin?

Smegma. If you do not wash your penis every day, a cheesy-looking substance called smegma can build up. Smegma is a natural lubricant that keeps the penis moist. It's found on the head of the penis and under the foreskin.

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How do I get rid of the white stuff under my foreskin?

The best way to treat smegma is to regularly wash your genitals and the surrounding areas until it goes away. If you have foreskin, gently pull your foreskin as far back as you can toward your body. Use a clean washcloth or your hands to wash the skin under your foreskin with soap and warm, clean water.

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Can smegma cause infection?

Smegma is not a sign of a sexually transmitted infection. However, if it's allowed to accumulate, it can give off a strong, foul odor and take on a cottage cheese-like consistency. It can also lead to more serious medical issues, such as conditions like phimosis , balanitis , and clitoral adhesion.

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Doctor explains SMEGMA - aka build up of white material under the penis foreskin & how to clean it!

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Can smegma cause urinary tract infections?

Smegma also contains bacteria. Usually, these bacteria are healthy and beneficial, but harmful bacteria sometimes grow out of control in smegma. An overgrowth of unhealthy bacteria can cause a bad smell and may play a role in certain infections, including UTIs.

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Is smegma serious?

Believe it or not, smegma production is actually vital to good penile health and satisfactory sexual performance. Fresh smegma is actually smooth and moist and aids in lubricating movement of the foreskin over the glans penis during sexual intercourse.

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Does smegma have a fishy smell?

A buildup of smegma.

Bacteria can easily get a foothold here and grow fast, which means a fishy penis odor is likely to emanate from any area that has a smegma buildup. Excellent hygiene can prevent the problem from getting worse and can stop the penis odor in its tracks.

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What age does smegma occur?

These skin cells may form smegma. This change can occur at various ages; however, it tends to occur before the age of 5. The change may, however, occur earlier – even before birth or shortly after – or later – around the teenage years.

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Should I leave smegma alone?

It looks like small white lumps. It lies under the foreskin that is still stuck to the penis head. It can't be removed at this stage. If it lies beyond the level of foreskin retraction, it should be left alone.

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When should I see a doctor about smegma?

Smegma and Health

Sometimes balanitis tightens the foreskin and makes it hard to pull back, or retract. If there is any redness, swelling, or foul smell, contact your doctor right away. Also call your doctor if it's difficult or impossible to retract the foreskin.

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Is lots of smegma normal?

Smegma is normal in both men and women and is due to the buildup of skin cells, oil secretions, and moisture. Practicing good genital hygiene may help prevent or reduce smegma buildup in both sexes.

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Does diabetes cause smegma?

Patient suffered from type 1 diabetes mellitus on poor glycemic control. On examination multiple white patches of 1 mm x 3 mm dimension were observed with pain during retraction of prepuce. Smegma deposition over the glans penis and erythematous areas were revealed while scraping the lesions.

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When I open my legs it smells fishy?

Trimethylaminuria (TMAU) is an uncommon condition that causes an unpleasant, fishy smell. It's also called "fish odour syndrome". Sometimes it's caused by faulty genes that a person inherits from their parents, but this isn't always the case. There's currently no cure, but there are things that can help.

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Why are my knickers always wet and smelly?

Bacterial infections:

Excessive panties are always wet vaginal discharge can be caused due to bacterial vaginosis. The discharge is thin, grey coloured and smells like a fish. It also causes itching around the vagina. Having multiple sexual partners and frequent douching are the common causes of bacterial infection.

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How do I stop sweating in my private area?

A person can reduce vaginal sweating by wearing breathable underwear and avoiding tight-fitting clothing. Practicing good vaginal hygiene can help prevent bacterial and yeast infections. Avoiding douches, antiperspirants, and scented pads and panty liners can help maintain a healthy vagina.

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What are the 7 warning signs of diabetes?

  • Excessive Urination. ...
  • Increased Thirst or a Dry Mouth. ...
  • Unexpected Weight Loss. ...
  • You Feel Hungry All The Time. ...
  • Foot Pain and Numbness. ...
  • Frequent Infections and Feminine Health Issues. ...
  • Blurred Vision Could Be a Result of Rapid Blood Sugar Changes.

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What are 10 warning signs of diabetes?

Here are 10 subtle signs of diabetes:
  • Frequent urination. Most people urinate four to seven times in a day. ...
  • Excessive thirst. ...
  • Extreme hunger. ...
  • Weakness/fatigue. ...
  • Pins and needles. ...
  • Blurry vision. ...
  • Itchy skin. ...
  • Slow healing wounds and increased skin infections.

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Why does my boyfriends sperm smell weird?

Very strong smell: Bacteria and other germs can change the way semen smells. If semen has a foul and overpowering odor or gets worse with time, it may be a sign of an infection or sexually transmitted disease. Sweet smell: Normal semen can smell slightly sweet because of the fructose it contains.

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Why is my sperm foamy?

While ejaculating, if the semen enters the bladders instead of exiting from the tip of the penis, it is called retrograde ejaculation. Although it is not very common, this can still become a cause of foamy urine.

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Can guys have a fishy smell?

Symptoms of trichomonas

a yellow or green discharge from the vagina or penis, which can sometimes have an unpleasant, 'fishy' smell. genital itching and soreness which can lead to infections of the urethra (the passage that carries pee from the bladder) and infection of the prostate gland.

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