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neosporin for pearly penile papules
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Yes, ...: The available studies for the incidence of pearly penile papules are only few due to its harmless nature. Largely, these harmless papules of 1-3 mm al ... Read More
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Yes.: Overall incidence of 30%, higher in uncircumcised males.
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Dr. Per Freitag answered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
8-40 % have them: Pearly penile papules are a common skin variation and are estimated to be present in roughly a quarter of adult males. They are not caused by sexual ... Read More
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Dr. Brian Golden answered
21 years experience Urology
Don't treat: Pearly penile papules are normal and do not require treatment. There are several ways to destroy them, but you might like the cosmetic result even le ... Read More
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Dr. George Klauber answered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
No they are not: They are a normal finding, more prominent in uncircumcised men & harmless
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Dr. Jennifer Haley answered
23 years experience Dermatology
Not necessary: Ppp are benign bumps around the periphery of the glans penis. They are more common than you think (just not necessarily talked about at the gym or ov ... Read More
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Dr. Charles Cattano answered
39 years experience Gastroenterology
PPP: Pearly penile papules are small dome-shaped to filiform skin-colored papules that are normal variants, and typically are located on the sulcus or coro ... Read More
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No, since ...: The experience shows they will not change in size and number, and are harmless so requiring no Rx & leaving them alone as the surest way of care. ... Read More
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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered
57 years experience Dermatology
Not much: The glands are tiny spots with cheezy material which can be extracted. The papules are solid.Both are tiny, benign, & best left alone.
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Dr. Daniel Saurborn answered
23 years experience Diagnostic Radiology
Penis papules: Penis bumps can be many things. Some STDs, some not. Only general advice can be given without a photo or physical exam. Top 2 photos are non-STDs: For ... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered
31 years experience Family Medicine
Yes: There can be some reddish color (erythema) at the base along the corona.
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for a teenager, should he remove pearly penile papules or wait to see if they go away by themselves?
Dr. Michael Fisher answered
32 years experience Dermatology
Penile Papules: Pearly penile papules are tiny bumps that ring the rim of the penis head. They are typically flesh-colored or a little lighter and have a smooth dome ... Read More
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