Pearly Penile Papules

Pearly Penile Papules Treatment in Mclean and Woodbridge Va. Pearly Penile Papules (PPP) are tiny, flesh-colored bumps often dome shaped around the head of the penis (corona of glans penis). The bumps are often arranged circumferentially in one or multiple rows and appear as white spots on the penis.

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Pearly Penile Papules (PPP) are tiny, flesh-colored bumps often dome shaped around the head of the penis (corona of glans penis). The bumps are often arranged circumferentially in one or multiple rows and appear as white spots on the penis.

No. They often can be confused as genital warts or other sexually transmitted diseases. However, they are harmless and generally not at increased risk for developing into any other abnormal conditions. Many individuals are bothered by the appearance of the bumps and hence seek treatment options to help alleviate anxiety.

PPP occurs in about 10 to 43% of men. They appear after puberty and usually persist into adulthood.

Many individuals are bothered by the appearance of Pearly Penile Papules and seek medical attention to have the bumps removed. It also helps alleviate anxiety. The gold standard treatment for removal of Pearly Penile Papules is laser surgery utilizing the highly effective CO2 laser technology. CO2 lasers have been in medical use for decades and have a long standing track record. Other treatments using curettage and electrocautery are also available but associated with more recurrence and complications.

No, initially a numbing cream will be applied to minimize discomfort and in addition lidocaine (anesthesia) injections are used shortly before the laser procedure to make it pain-free.

The CO2 laser is highly effective but in rare cases the bumps can return. However, in those rare cases, the lesions may be easily retreated.

The CO2 laser is highly effective but in rare cases the bumps can return. However, in those rare cases, the lesions may be easily retreated.

The laser treatments are generally safe and well tolerated by the majority of individuals but with any laser or any other treatment of skin conditions there is a chance of discoloration and scarring. The risk is minimized by proper patient selection and proper aftercare. At the Skin & Laser Surgery Dermatology Center we have performed these procedures since the late 1990’s and have extensive experience in treating and managing any potential albeit rare complications.

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