Quiz time – answer 3

Question

• What is smegma?

Answer

• Smegma is a build-up of dead skin cells, oil, and other fluids on the tip of the penis in uncircumcised men. It is entirely normal.

• If a foreskin is present it needs to be retracted (pulled back) and cleaned daily to prevent build-up of smegma. Washing stops unwanted odour and irritation of the “glans penis” (head of the penis).