A 33-year-old member asked:
do young children get pearly penile papules more often?
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Dr. Tammi Schlichtemeier answered
31 years experience Pediatrics
Pearly penile papule: Children, both male and female can have build up of epithelial cells, oil and debris under the foreskin in male or between labia in females is smegma. between labia in females. Cleanse area daily with a washcloth and very mild soap to remove debris. Avoid pulling back foreskin forcefully. Slow gentle retraction of foreskin daily in infants will allow full retraction by about 2-3 yrs.
Answered on Jul 5, 2014
Dr. Jay Park answered
50 years experience Pediatrics
No: Pearly penile papules are typically seen in postpubertal men.
Answered on Sep 28, 2016
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Dr. Moez Khorsandi answered
27 years experience Urology
Yes: Penile pearly papules are anatomic variations that can occur before the age of 18. It can occur earlier or even later depending on your body.
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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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Dr. Michael Fisher answered
32 years experience Dermatology
Penile papules: Pearly penile papules are more popular in uncircumcised men, ages 13-30, and often go away with age. These bumps cannot be spread by sexual contact, a ... Read More
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Dr. Sejal Shah answered
16 years experience Dermatology
Ablative treatment: Pearly penile papules usually require an ablative therapy to destroy the lesions. Cryotherapy, electrodessication, surgical excision, and carbon diox ... Read More
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