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What Causes White Fleshy Growths Under The Foreskin Of Penis?

Hi I have small white fleshy growths under my foreskin. They do not hurt or itch I am just worried about what they are? I have been with my newest partner for 5 months and haven t been sleeping around. She doesn t have anything like this but I can t bare to tell her I have!!! Any Idea what this could be?
Fri, 3 Jan 2020
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Hello,

Please do not panic or worry. The Yellowish/whitish substance could be smegma. Smegma is a combination of shed skin cells, skin oils, urine, sperm cells and moisture.

It occurs in both male and female genital organs. In females, it collects around the clitoris and in males, smegma can collect under the foreskin.

There is no evidence that smegma causes penile cancer, but its presence over a long period of time may irritate and inflame the penis, which may increase the risk of cancer.

It may also make it harder to see very early cancers. Clean the area beneath your foreskin daily twice after pulling your foreskin back.

For confirmation I suggest consulting a skin specialist for physical examination, diagnosis and treatment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist
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What Causes White Fleshy Growths Under The Foreskin Of Penis?

Hello, Please do not panic or worry. The Yellowish/whitish substance could be smegma. Smegma is a combination of shed skin cells, skin oils, urine, sperm cells and moisture. It occurs in both male and female genital organs. In females, it collects around the clitoris and in males, smegma can collect under the foreskin. There is no evidence that smegma causes penile cancer, but its presence over a long period of time may irritate and inflame the penis, which may increase the risk of cancer. It may also make it harder to see very early cancers. Clean the area beneath your foreskin daily twice after pulling your foreskin back. For confirmation I suggest consulting a skin specialist for physical examination, diagnosis and treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist