Penile pearlescent lumps appear on the crown of the glans and in the penis-compulsive groove. They are a harmless lesion that does not require treatment, but is often removed for aesthetic reasons. Find out what pearly penile papules are and how you can get rid of them.
Penile pearly lumpsis a rare condition. It is estimated that it affects about 4-10 percent of young men from adolescence to the age of 30. They look like small growths 0.5-4 mm in diameter, densely set, elongated or domed, pearly-flesh-colored. They are located on the edge of the crown of the glans, not necessarily symmetrically, and in a swollen groove, usually in one or two rows. They are made of normal epithelial cells. They do not cause any discomfort: they are not painful, they are not itchy. You cannot get infected with them either - this is important information for the partner of a man who has pearly penile papules.
A disturbing change
Any deviation from the norm observed on the body, especially if it occurs in the genital area, is disturbing. It is mainly due to the fact that telling about your private parts is not easy - even in a doctor's office. It happens that when we get a consultation, describe the problem, and then expose it, the doctor dismissively acknowledges that it is physiology. By implication - we bother him. And even if we risk such an awkward situation, it is worth breaking the resistance to going to a specialist (urologist or general practitioner), because only he can say with certainty whether the discussed lesion is in fact harmless pearly papules or something else. And it is easy to make a mistake.
ImportantMany boys and men fear that they may have caused the appearance of pearly papules without adequate hygiene. However, lumps do not form because of this. On the other hand, when we have pearly lumps, you should be very clean and thoroughly wash your genitals. You can use a special intimate hygiene liquid or just soapy water. In the spaces between the individual lumps, remnants of urine and mastics accumulate, and these residual secretions sometimes lead to the development of inflammation.
Are these really pearly lumps?
Pearly penile papules can be taken fore.g. Fordyce spots. Fortunately, these are also not a disease. Worse, however, if we confuse them with genital warts, which are pathological changes caused by the HPV virus (most often HPV6 and HPV11). They take the form of whitish or pinkish lumps or "bushes", and are present both on the mucosa of the penis and foreskin, as well as on the skin of the penis, on the scrotum and in the groin. They may bleed when scratched. The human papillomavirus is transmitted, among others, from sexually, so there is a huge risk that we will pass it on to our partner. Above all, genital warts should be treated.
How to get rid of pearly penile papules
Some doctors advise against removing lesions, others recommend it. In this case, it is up to the patient to decide. Usually, a man, whenever he finds out that there is such a possibility, wants to get rid of lumps, which are a significant visual defect. It happens that by arousing aversion in their partner, they make normal sexual relations difficult, not to mention oral sex.
Pearly penile papules can be removed, what is important - permanently - using the techniques of classical aesthetic medicine or the CO2laser. The last treatment is the most popular. What does it look like? About 20 minutes earlier, the patient, alone or under the supervision of a surgeon, applies an anesthetic cream, thanks to which the procedure will be painless. Then the doctor places the tip of the laser on each lump in turn and burns it. It does not cause bleeding, only a tiny scab appears at the site of the lump. The treatment is very precise. Moments later, the patient may feel slight discomfort, but the discomfort passes very quickly. The scabs fall off within 3-7 days. You should refrain from sexual activity for at least 1-3 days. It is worth adding that after the procedure there are no scars, and it does not reduce sexual performance or fertility in any way.
The price of laser removal of pearly lumps ranges from 100 to even 800 PLN. It is therefore worth looking around in the offers of aesthetic medicine clinics before signing up for the procedure.
Worth knowingOils for pearly lumps
Men who are unable to break and seek medical advice may try to get rid of pearly penile papules using natural medicine methods. It consists in washing the area with lumps 3 times a day with a cotton swab soaked in tea oil or castor oil.