What actually is Nob Cheese?
Smegma is a malodorous, opaque white or yellow substance composed of shed epithelial cells (dead skin) and sebum (oily secretions) produced by the sebaceous glands of male and female genitalia. It is found beneath the foreskin and glans penis in males and the folds of skin surrounding the clitoris in females.
What causes cheesy knob?
Smegma. If you do not wash your penis every day, a cheesy-looking substance called smegma can build up. Smegma is a natural lubricant that keeps the penis moist. It’s found on the head of the penis and under the foreskin.
How do you get rid of smegma?
How to treat smegma in males
- Gently pull back your foreskin.
- Use a mild soap and warm water to wash the area that’s usually covered by your foreskin.
- Thoroughly rinse off all the soap and then gently pat the area dry.
- Pull your foreskin back over the tip of your penis.
- Repeat this daily until the smegma disappears.
What is the texture of smegma?
Smegma is noticeable as a smooth or moist texture until it is allowed to accumulate, when it takes on its characteristic texture and appearance described in many texts as “cheesy”. Since smegma tends to accumulate under the foreskin in males, its presence is less common and less noticeable in circumcised males.
Does Smegma go away?
The foreskin naturally sheds, leaving small white or yellow clumps behind. These clumps are called smegma and may look like pus. The smegma eventually goes away on its own. There is no need for treatment.
Does smegma go away by itself?
Why doesn’t my foreskin retract when I’m erect?
Usually, the foreskin of an uncircumcised penis can be pulled back from the head (glans) of the penis. But in rare cases, the foreskin may become too tight and be unable to be retracted. This condition is called phimosis.
Does smegma go away?
Can smegma cause UTI?
Smegma also contains bacteria. Usually, these bacteria are healthy and beneficial, but harmful bacteria sometimes grow out of control in smegma. An overgrowth of unhealthy bacteria can cause a bad smell and may play a role in certain infections, including UTIs.
How long does smegma take to go away?
This usually goes away after a day or two. The foreskin naturally sheds, leaving small white or yellow clumps behind. These clumps are called smegma and may look like pus. The smegma eventually goes away on its own.
Why can’t I pull my foreskin back at 15?
It’s normal. During childhood, many boys can begin to pull back their foreskin as it separates gradually from the glans. But even at 10 years, many boys still can’t fully pull back their foreskins because the opening at the end is too tight. This is still normal.
What is the white stuff coming out when I pee?
If you notice white particles in your urine, it’s likely from genital discharge or a problem in your urinary tract, such as kidney stones or possible infection. If you have significant symptoms that accompany the white particles in your urine, you may want to see your doctor.
