Healthy Foreskin Appearance and Warning Signs

Normal Uncircumcised Anatomy

  • Foreskin retracts easily to expose glans.
  • Glans may have tiny white bumps (pearly penile papules).
  • Some smegma (dead skin cells + oil) under foreskin is normal.

Signs of Potential Problems

  • Redness/swelling of penis or foreskin
  • Pain/burning with urination or sex
  • Inability to retract foreskin (phimosis)
  • Rash, unusual discharge, lump/thickening

See a doctor promptly if any of these occur.

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