Smegma is a natural buildup of oils and dead skin cells, often found under foreskin or in genital folds. Practicing daily hygiene can prevent smegma from causing irritation or infections. You can ...

It can be alarming to notice a new, thick substance in your genital area. If it’s smegma, there are easy ways to prevent and treat it. Smegma is a combination of dead skin cells, oils from your glands ...