In this podcast, Dr. Ryan McLarty and Dr. Darcie Kiddoo discuss how to care for boys’ foreskin when they are babies and how to ensure boys are taught proper foreskin care as they grow older. They also discuss what the foreskin should look like, what abnormalities look like, how to recognize and treat infections, and when surgeries, including circumcision, are warranted.Dr. Ryan McLarty is a fourth-year urology resident and Dr. Darcie Kiddoo is a pediatric urologist, both at the University of Alberta in Edmonton.They co-authored a peer-reviewed practice article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. It is titled "Five things to know about...foreskin care in childhood."Full practice article: www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.180875----------------------------------------------------------------------This podcast episode is brought to you by Audi Canada.The Canadian Medical Association has partnered with Audi Canada to offer CMA members a preferred incentive on select vehicle models. Purchase any new qualifying Audi model and receive an additional cash incentive based on the purchase type. Details of the incentive program can be found at www.audiprofessional.ca.-----------------------------------Subscribe to CMAJ Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Overcast, Instacast, or your favourite aggregator. You can also follow us directly on our SoundCloud page or you can visit www.cmaj.ca/page/multimedia/podcasts.

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