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}}</ref> Normally, the [[glans]] is covered by the [[foreskin]], which moisturizes the area by [[transudation]], keeping the surface of the glans and inner [[mucosa]] moist and supple. After [[circumcision]], however, the glans and surrounding [[mucosa]] become permanently externalized, and they are exposed to the air and the constant abrasion of clothing. These areas dry out, causing layers of protective keratin to build, giving the [[glans]]and remaining [[mucosa]] a dry, leathery, calloused appearance and reducing sensation.<ref>{{REFweb
|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Intactivism/comments/1n0bp6p/keratinisation_ruins_the_look_and_the_sensation/
|title=Keratinisation ruins the look and the sensation of the penis after being circumcised.
}}</ref> The layer of [[keratin]] tends to crack, so the keratinized [[glans penis] frequently exhibits cracks.
The color of the [[glans penis]] in Caucasian males will varychange after circumcision. In [[intact]] males, the color of the glans penis is likely have a purple tint, while in [[circumcised]] and , keratinized males the oolor is likely to be pinkish or flesh colored.
== Keratin as "Protection" ==
|date=2009-12-06
|accessdate=2011-06-28
}}</ref>--> Be that as it may, this hypothesis continues to be popular among researchers circumcision enthusiasts who falsely advocate for [[circumcision]] as STD prevention.
Higher incidence of [[Circumcision and HIV|HIV infection]] is found in [[circumcised]] men who lack the [[Immunological and protective function of the foreskin| immunological protection]] of the [[foreskin]] and its [[Langerhans cells]].<ref name="rosenberg2018">{{REFjournal
Since [[skin]] is constantly dying naturally (apoptosis) and being replaced, once the friction and irritation is replaced with the warm, moist, snug protection of the inner [[foreskin]], the new cells aren't shoved into the harsh outside world, so they stay soft and pink and sensitive, the way they were intended to be. The surface of the glans penis gradually becomes softer, smoother, more glossy, and increased sensation has been reported by many restored men.
As the [[glans ]] becomes more and more sensitive, restored men come to depend upon their [[restored foreskin]] for protection and comfort.
{{SEEALSO}}
* [[HIV]]
* [[Immunological and protective function of the foreskin]]
* [[Preputial sac]]