Pearly penile papules

Pearly penile papules are small nodules 0.5 to 4 mm in diameter located in one or more rows on the corona of glans and in the genital groove of the penis. The nodules are usually elongated or dome-shaped, and pearly-liquid in color. These lesions occur in 8-43% of men and tend to disappear spontaneously with age.

Pearly penile papules do not cause pain, are not a disease and cannot be contracted. However, due to their unsightly appearance, they can cause psychological discomfort in a man. In this case, it is advisable to undergo penile papules removal surgery at a dermatologist’s office.

Causes of pearly penile papules

The cause of the appearance of pearly penile papules is not known. They are considered to be a physiological formation of the penile epithelium, not associated with any disease process. They do not pose a threat to the life or health of a man and they are not contagious. The occurrence of pearly penile papules is also not related to the lack of personal hygiene or sexual activity.

Diagnosis and treatment of pearly penile papules

Pearly penile papules are usually diagnosed on the basis of their clinical appearance on dermatoscopic examination. Distinguishing them from other genital lesions, such as viral warts or molluscum contagiosum, is usually not a problem for the physician

Treatment of pearly penile papules is not necessary because they are not lesions. However, they can pose a serious aesthetic problem and negatively affect the Patient’s psyche. In such cases, it is recommended to remove the lesions on the penis, usually using a CO2 laser, which does not leave scars on the skin.

Removal of pearly penile papules with laser

The most popular method of removing pearly penile papules is the use of CO2 ablation laser due to its 100% effectiveness and lack of side effects of the procedure. Therefore, this method is successfully used in the Zakrzewscy Clinic.

In our Clinic, the procedure of removing unsightly skin lesions is always preceded by a professional dermatological consultation in order to assess the nature of skin lesion and discuss the course of treatment with the Patient.

For the removal of pearly penile papules we use an innovative Alma Pixel CO2 laser, the high precision of which allows the removal of skin lesions without disturbing healthy tissues from delicate body parts such as the penis. Thanks to this therapy is very effective and the time needed for healing and recovery is short.

Importantly, no scars remain after the procedure, and it does not affect the Patient’s sexual activity or fertility.

Advantages of using laser in the treatment of pearly penile papules in the Zakrzewscy Clinic:

• 5 minutes – that’s how long it usually takes to remove an unsightly skin lesion,
• Immediate, positive results of the treatment,
• The treatment is very precise and gentle, which significantly reduces the recovery period,
• The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, making it painless and safe for people with chronic diseases,
• The use of local anesthesia means that the Patients can eat and drink before the procedure and immediately return to their daily activities afterwards,
• The procedure does not cause side effects in the form of scars or pain. There is no need for pain pills,
• After the procedure, the Patients continue to be under the care of the Clinic, and their condition is monitored according to an individually adapted health monitoring schedule.

Find out more about treatment with Alma Pixel CO2 laser in our Zakrzewscy Clinic.

Check out the offer of Zakrzewscy Clinic in the scope of pearly penile papules removal. In our offer you can also find treatments aiming at the removal of warts, xanthelasma, whiteheads, fibromas, infectious molluscum and condylomas.

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