How should smegma be cleaned?
Disease description:
Since puberty, my foreskin has been excessively long, and there is a significant accumulation of smegma. How should smegma be cleaned?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Mingchuan
Methods for cleaning smegma typically involve using a potassium permanganate solution to cleanse the affected area under a physician’s guidance, which helps disinfect and inhibit bacterial growth. Excessive smegma accumulation is often associated with phimosis (excessively long foreskin) and requires timely cleaning; otherwise, it may lead to inflammation—such as balanitis or posthitis. If recurrent inflammation occurs due to phimosis, surgical intervention—such as circumcision—may be necessary at a hospital.
