Question 1

was my circ messed up for me to get pearly papules?

Accepted Answer

Not Messed Up!: The cause of pearly penile papules (ppp) remains unknown. It is reported to occur in 8-48% of men. It is not related to having a circumcision. In fact, ppp are observed more frequently in uncircumcised men. Interestingly, in uncircumcised men with ppp who under go circumcision later in life, regression of the papules is commonly seen. Hope this helps.

Question 2

what could  a pearly penile papule be?

Accepted Answer

Angiofibromas: Common harmless growths of collagen and tiny blood vessels.

Question 3

what could be the cause of a pearly penile papule?

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Infection is high: On the list of things that cause what you are describing. I would have it examined by a physician soon.

Question 4

i think they are pearly penile papule. they don't hurt or nothing. but is there some kind of ointment for them?

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Treatment: Pearly penile papules are benign. Unfortunately no effective topical cream/ointment treatment. There has been some success with laser treatment but is considered cosmetic 
and not covered by most insurances.

Question 5

are pearly penile papules common ?

Accepted Answer

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 along the corona of glans penis occur in some 20% of men.

Question 6

how to treat pearly penile papules?

Accepted Answer

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 less than the current situation.  We've all seen someone who has obviously had too much plastic surgery, right?  Don't do that to your penis!

Question 7

are pearly penile papules contagious?

Accepted Answer

No they are not: They are a normal finding, more prominent in uncircumcised men &amp; harmless

Question 8

how can you get rid of pearly penile papule?

Accepted Answer

Normal variant: Pearly penile papules are a normal anatomical variant. They have no clinical significance and are found in up to 25% of men. They may actually be beneficial, as some men with ppp report enhanced sexual pleasure with stimulation of the papules.

Question 9

how much will it cost to remove pearly penile papules?

Accepted Answer

Normal variant: Pearly penile papules are a normal anatomical variant. They have no clinical significance and are found in up to 25% of men. They may actually be beneficial, as some men with ppp report enhanced sexual pleasure with stimulation of the papules.

Question 10

can you tell me how to remove my pearly penile papules?

Accepted Answer

Nope, I won't!: :)  This is CLEARLY not something you should attempt one your own at home.

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