Pearly Penile Papules

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I know Pearly Penile Papules are not dangerous and are normal but is there any way to control them or remove them or atleast cut the amount down? (without laser surgery) Thanks!

No.

I would at least think washing real good whould take a few away, cuz for me, they do pop out white stuff when i sqeeze them. (and no its not pimples)

Background: Pearly penile papules are small dome-shaped to filiform skin-colored papules that typically are located on the sulcus or corona of the glans penis. Commonly, lesions are arranged circumferentially in one or several rows and often are assumed wrongly to be transmitted sexually.Pathophysiology: Pearly penile papules are considered a normal variant and harbor no malignant potential. They are not contracted or spread through sexual activity. Lesions are observed more frequently in uncircumcised males; however, the mechanisms underlying their development remain unknown.Frequency: In the US: The incidence of pearly penile papules reportedly ranges from 8-48%. Several reports suggest an increased incidence in uncircumcised versus circumcised men (22% vs 12%, respectively). One study found an increase in frequency in black versus white men, in those circumcised (21% vs 7%, respectively) and uncircumcised (44% vs 33%, respectively). Internationally: No geographic variation in prevalence has been noted. Mortality/Morbidity: Lesions are considered to be a normal variant and are unrelated to sexual activity. Often, lesions cause great anxiety to patients until their benign nature is clarified. Race: No racial predilection has been confirmed. Reports suggesting an increased incidence in African American males may reflect an increase in uncircumcised men in that population. Rehbein studied 840 men aged 10-66 years and found an overall incidence of pearly penile papules of 30.1% in this group. Black men in the study demonstrated a rate of pearly penile papules of 32.7% (44% in uncircumcised, 20.8% in circumcised black males). White men in the study demonstrated a rate of 13.9% (33.3% in uncircumcised, 7.1% in circumcised white males). Sex: Because of their anatomic distribution, pearly penile papules are noted only in men. Age: Pearly penile papules are noted most commonly in males in their second or third decades of life, with a gradual decrease in frequency with aging. History: Most patients with pearly penile papules seek dermatologic consultation because they are concerned about a sexually transmitted disease.Pearly penile papules most commonly are confused with condyloma acuminatum (genital warts) or less often, with molluscum contagiosum.Physical: On physical examination, pearly penile papules appear as one or several rows of small, flesh-colored, smooth, dome-topped to filiform papules situated circumferentially around the corona or sulcus of the glans penis (Image 1). Uncommonly, lesions may extend onto the glans penis.Lesions typically are asymptomatic and persist throughout life; however, they gradually may become less noticeable with increased age.Causes: Some evidence suggests that pearly penile papules may be observed more frequently in uncircumcised men (22%) than in circumcised men (12%).In the past, pearly penile papules were believed to contribute to the accumulation of smegma in uncircumcised men; currently however, this is known to be not true.Medical Care: Lesions typically are asymptomatic and require no therapy.Surgical Care: Some patients may request therapy to alleviate anxiety.Ablation using carbon dioxide laser, electrodesiccation with curettage, and excisional surgery reportedly have successfully eliminated lesions.Mixed results have been noted with cryotherapy.Topical application of podophyllin largely has been ineffective.Consultations: Dermatologist: Consultation may prove useful when the diagnosis is not obvious.Activity: Pearly penile papules are not associated with personal hygiene or sexual activity.Copy and pasted from here for more on it and pictures of what it is visit that link

Just to clear up any misconceptions about what they are... http://162.129.70.33/images/Pearly_Penile_Papules_1_050124.jpgand you can also visit This site that has links to several other sites with information about them. A link is more appropriate than posting huge pictures. TY -sdp

Wow. Now that's something I actually never heard of or scene. I'm alittle lost for words I think. LoL.Thanks for all the info though Chance.

So you've never even looked at the Male Anatomy thread? Tsk Tsk Tsk....

well when I posted it I seen it in another site and it was much much smaller I had no idea it was going ot be that big, maybe I should start sticking around after I click submit. So uhhh how big was that picture? On the page I stole it from it was not to bad of a size. If I was simply allowed to use HTML I could decide what size any picture would be and Ntro, I had no idea what the hell he was talking about so I hadta go fishing for info. I figured if i never heard of it then ther is someone else that hasnt either.

I checked it's full size and it's over 800x640, so it fills up a good portion of the screen depending on your display setting.

OK ya got me there, it was late and I was lazy, Ill try to be a better boy from now on.

Actually I did read that thread, must have over looked this though.I dunno I don't wanan come off rude or ignorant, but I've seen some disfigured penises and what not, but this takes the cake. I dunno that picture actually gave me a shiver up my spine. Again I am seriously not tryig to be mean or immature, it's just the reaction I got from it.

Was that a bad case of them? They look painful to have.

What I find hard to understand in that picture is why he has his penis resting on his tie.

i noticed little red dots around the rim of my head and i was woundering if the little red dots could be PPP? Their hard to see now but could they get bigger?

PPP is usually not "red" dots.

if they are under the skin still they might be red. but your right they are usually white.

I found this site today about pearly penile papules. It has good information and about treatment. I need to save up a bit of money first, but I am definitely going to have them removed.