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The [[foreskin]] of the human [[penis]] keeps the [[glans penis]] moist by transudation.<ref name="cold-taylor1999">{{ColdCJ TaylorJR 1999}}</ref> The tissue inside the [[foreskin ]] is [[mucosa]], which likes to be moist.
Excessive washing removes oils and can cause non-specific dermatitis that may be mistaken for balanitis. Use of soap, body wash, and shampoo on the tissue inside the foreskin should be avoided.<ref>{{REFjournal