Question 1

how can one treat papules at home by our own?

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Papules or pimples?: Papules are skin lesions that extend above or below the skin surface.  They are usually associated with dermatological or viral diseases. Pimples are english vernacular for acne.  Treatment of acne starts with cleanliness, oil removal and use of benzoyl peroxide, available as many brand names over the counter.

Question 2

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

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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 3

what does a diagnosis of papule on the skin mean? how common are they? ( papule was pink and soft.  )

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Description: Papule is a descriptive term. Skin lesions are called macules if these are not palpable. papules if slightly raised and palpable, nodule if larger and form visible masses. The diagnosis would depend on related findings and would require an examination.

Question 4

what are fibrous papules?

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Benign growths: These are also known as angiofibromas. They are common benign growths on the mid face a bout the size of a pinhead. Usually solitary and arising in adulthood, in rare cases occur multiply and are markers for tuberous sclerosus.

Question 5

could penile papule grow longer?

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Probably not ...: After becoming an adult, the size of pearly penile papules along the corona of glans penis will remain the same at around 1-3 mm and not grow bigger.

Question 6

what could  a pearly penile papule be?

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

Question 7

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 8

what does a diagnosis of a seborrhoeic papule on the skin mean?

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Seborrheic: Seborrheic implying the involvement of a sebacious gland (oil producing gland of the skin). A seborrheic papule most likely refers to the inflammation of a sebacious gland.

Question 9

hi, i think i may have a penis papule. how long does it take to go away?

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Depends on cause: Papules or plaques on genital skin can be benign warts caused by Human Papilloma Virus or can be simple non-viral skin tags. They also can be a manifestaion of some STDs, may represent precancerous growths etc. Check with a dermatologist or urologist for proper assessment and treatment. Good luck.

Question 10

is it normal for a benign fibrous papule the bleed when scraped of and then remain?

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Yes: If it bothers you, i would recommend seeing your dermatologist and asking for it to be removed.

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