What causes a sudden increase in smegma?

A sudden increase in smegma may be caused by various factors: 1. Phimosis or long foreskin: When the foreskin is too long or there is phimosis, the glans and coronal sulcus cannot be fully exposed, making local cleaning difficult and leading to smegma accumulation and a sudden increase. 2. Poor hygiene habits: Neglecting personal hygiene, such as infrequent bathing or failure to regularly change underclothes, can result in excessive bacterial growth under the foreskin, promoting smegma formation. 3. Balanitis: Usually caused by infection, balanitis leads to inflammatory reactions of the glans mucosa and increased white discharge, contributing to increased smegma. 4. Hormonal changes: Fluctuations in levels of male hormones (androgens) can affect keratinocyte metabolism in the skin, increasing sebum secretion and consequently causing more smegma production. 5. Diabetes: Poorly controlled blood glucose in diabetic patients may lead to skin itching and secondary infections, which can also contribute to an increase in smegma.