Keratinization: Difference between revisions

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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 keratin to build, giving the glans and remaining [[mucosa]] a dry, leathery appearance and reducing sensation.<ref>{{REFweb

}}</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.

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}}</ref>--> Be that as it may, this hypothesis continues to be popular among researchers who advocate for circumcision as STD prevention.

}}</ref>--> Be that as it may, this hypothesis continues to be popular among researchers 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

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The [[foreskin]] provides moisture and oils to the [[glans penis]] by [[transudation]]. [[Foreskin restoration]] by non-surgical means has been found to reduce keratinization and to improve appearance and sensation. When the [[glans penis]] is consistently covered and protected by a regrown [[foreskin]] the moisture and oils cause the keratinization to come off gradually.

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 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.

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.

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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 keratin to build, giving the glans and remaining [[mucosa]] a dry, leathery appearance and reducing sensation.<ref>{{REFweb
+}}</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.
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-}}</ref>--> Be that as it may, this hypothesis continues to be popular among researchers who advocate for circumcision as STD prevention.
+}}</ref>--> Be that as it may, this hypothesis continues to be popular among researchers 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
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 The [[foreskin]] provides moisture and oils to the [[glans penis]] by [[transudation]]. [[Foreskin restoration]] by non-surgical means has been found to reduce keratinization and to improve appearance and sensation. When the [[glans penis]] is consistently covered and protected by a regrown [[foreskin]] the moisture and oils cause the keratinization to come off gradually.
-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 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.
+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.