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A 20-year-old male asked:
Its about 10 days i have seen small bumps like on head of penis. then i got to know that they are papillary penile papules. i stretched a papillary penile papules with my nails. it is slightly swollen what to do??
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
They are benign and need no treatment. Do not scratch or pick on them You will be fine.
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Reviewed Sep 03, 2021
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