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Updated January 02, 2007

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Hygiene and the Foreskin
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  • The American Academy of Pediatics recommends that the immature foreskin of intact boys is not forced back for cleaning.

  • The only person who should clean and retract the foreskin is the boy himself. Bubble bath products and other chemical irritants can cause the foreskin to tighten and it is recommended they should be avoided by intact males.

    Article Sources Include:
    Foreskin Hygeine Guidelines American Academy of Pediatics

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