A 35-year-old member asked:
can you tell me how to remove my pearly penile papules?
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Dr. Tanya Russo answered
25 years experience Pediatrics
Nope, I won't!: :) This is CLEARLY not something you should attempt one your own at home.
Answered on Sep 29, 2016
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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 bene ... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. Weber Chuang answered
25 years experience Urology
normal variant: Pearly penile papules are considered a normal finding. There is no medical reason to remove them.
A 35-year-old member asked:
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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Dr. Morris Westfried answered
46 years experience Dermatology
Do not remove: It is unnecessary to remove and although theoretically possible would likely lead to irreversible scarring which would be bigger problem than normal v ... Read More
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