Pearly penile papules

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Pearly penile papules (PPP) are a "localized nodular anatomic variant of the penile corona, first seen at ages 20-50 as a verrucous lesion."[1]

Description

PPP occur mostly on the glans penis of some men near the corona. They are more common on men with an intact foreskin and less common on circumcised men. They are somewhat more common in black men. The cause of PPP is unknown. PPP are not malignant and are benign. They are not an infection. PPP are harmless.[2]

They are not a good reason to get a circumcision, which is now known to be very harmful.[3]

Treatment

Treatment is elective. Some men are offended by the appearance of the PPP and seek to have them removed for cosmetic reasons. Dermatologists have several ways to remove the PPPs.

Videos

What are pearly penile papules (PPP)

Doctor explains PEARLY PENILE PAPULES - small lumps on the head of the penis...

Pearly Penile Papules (PPP) CO2 Laser Removal

External links

References

  1. REFweb Anonymous (2002). Pearly penile papule, The Free Dictionary. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
  2. REFweb (5 August 2022). Pearly Penile Papules, Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
  3. REFdocument Bollinger, Dan: Policy Paper: Newborn Circumcision as a Negative Wellness Factor PDF, Research Gate. (August 2025). Retrieved 11 September 2025.