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One frequently hears the advice to wash the preputial cavity at least daily to prevent infection. This advice is outmoded.<ref name="birley1993" /> <ref name="fleiss1998" /> Washing may introduce pathogens into the preputial cavity. It also removes the skin oil and protective lytic substances described above. It is better to wash only as necessary. | One frequently hears the advice to wash the preputial cavity at least daily to prevent infection. This advice is outmoded.<ref name="birley1993" /> <ref name="fleiss1998" /> Washing may introduce pathogens into the preputial cavity. It also removes the skin oil and protective lytic substances described above. It is better to wash only as necessary. | ||
If the [[foreskin]] is non-retractable, then a rubber-bulb ear syringe may be used to squirt warm water into the foreskin to flush it out for an occasional washing. | |||
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