Pearly Penile Papules - Explain To Your Partner What They Are

Pearly penile papules are a natural and normal part of your anatomy, and many men have them. If they really, really bother you so much, you can see a urologist to see if they can be removed. However, you should know that if you are a young man, they can and often do just reoccur. As you get older, as a rule, the papules themselves become scarcer all by themselves. Having them is no reason to avoid getting married or living a normal life.

Also, they play no role in sexual performance and pose no health risk. For this reason, treatment is only advised if the papules are a cause of stress. If you decide to seek medical treatment, you should be sure to get a proper diagnosis from a urologist.

Treatment is typically surgical removal of each papule via CO2 laser surgery, radiosurgery, excisional surgery, or electro-desiccation. Other remedies have also been used, although they are variable in effectiveness and should be carefully researched prior to use, as home treatments may be unsafe and can possibly worsen the appearance of the penis. These include applying pastes such as castor oil, toothpaste, lemon juice, or eucalyptus oil to the papules for weeks at a time until the bumps seem to shrink in size.