Hirsuties coronae glandis, which is a medical term for pearly penile papules, are small bumps around the glans. They can be described as tiny skin tags. The name „pearly“ comes from the way they look.
Usually, these small bumps occur in rows around the glans. Even though they might look a little bit like genital warts, they are not a sexually transmitted disease. In fact, their appearance has nothing to do with a sexual activity. Also, with the exception of psychological problems, they do not normally cause any symptoms nor are detrimental in any way.
There are no known causes of pearly penile papules. However, some professionals believe that they can be caused by sebaceous glands or sweat that is blocked.
There are differing viewpoints concerning pearly penile papules removal. One opinion is to do nothing, because the papules are benign and no harm has been found to occur from these growths. They do not normally itch, but itching or weeping papules is cause to consult a physician.
There’s no cream or topical drug for pearly penile papules removal. Do be wary of websites explaining home cures.
Among the more gentle home remedies tried for pearly penile papules removal are baby oil, lemon juice applied to the affected location, using toothpaste, ingestion of various combinations of supplements, keeping the affected area wet with water, keeping the affected location dry with talcum powder and calamine lotion.
Among the more vigorous treatments, that are definitely not advised, are wrapping in plastic wrap, using an oatmeal scrub, trying to get rid of them by oneself, scrubbing with Epsom salts, and piercing with hot needles.
If you want them to be removed, the doctor will likely offer you one or more of the following techniques.
The first method is cryotherapy. In this operation, a physician is going to use liquid nitrogen to freeze the papules off. However, this method doesn’t quarantee the desired result, and there are other, more effective, techniques available.
An additional treatment is electrodessication plus curettage. With this operation, which is done using a local anesthetic, the papule is scraped away using a curette. Then the little wound is cauterized using electric current. This is rather effective.
The best and most preferred technique to get rid of penile papules is CO2 laser ablation. This is also done using a local anesthetic. A carbon dioxide-powered laser is used to kill off the papules. A great thing in this technique, along with its effectiveness, is that a recovery time is short.
One more medical operation that is done under local anesthesia is excisional surgery. This is effective technique. However, because it is rather invasive technique, many men favor other ways to get rid of their papules.
Here were some of the most usual treatments for pearly penile papules removal. Hopefully you find the one that appeals you the most.
