Some men in their 20s and 30s may develop small bumps, known as pearly penile papules, around the head of the penis that are very light or flesh colored. Uncircumcised men seem to get them more often than men who are circumcised.
Although these skin tags may be embarrassing, they aren't caused by a sexually transmitted disease such as genital warts or herpes, nor are they due to poor hygiene. They aren't even contagious. The problem is, some people find them unattractive and once these bumps appear they usually don't go away on their own.
Since pearly penile papules are small and don't affect a man's health, the majority of men who have them don't seek treatment, though a small percentage feel that it harms their self-confidence. If a woman doesn't know what these bumps are, she may think he has an STD. In today's world a lot of people feel that looks and perfection are important.
CO2 Laser Treatment
Doctor's aren't sure why these papules appear on some men's penises, and there's no over-the-counter or prescription cure for them. The only way to rid yourself of these bumps permanently is through a procedure called carbon dioxide laser ablation. It's costly, isn't usually covered by health insurance, and there's some discomfort after having the bumps taken off.
A dermatologist will first use a topical anesthetic to numb the area where you have the pearly penile papules. A CO2 laser is then used to vaporize each of the skin tags around the head of your penis. You won't need any injections or surgery. This laser procedure is quite simple and easy, and you shouldn't feel any pain while having it done.
Permanent Removal
Some scabbing and swelling will occur after you have the CO2 laser cutting treatment done, but it should disappear in about one to two weeks. Once your penis heals you should find that all of the bumps are completely gone and you can enjoy sex again as usual.
If you've noticed small bumps around the head of your penis, it's probably nothing to worry about and is just pearly penile papules. If you see a white-yellow discharge coming from these bumps you may simply have a sebaceous cyst or clogged gland. Either way, it's a good idea to have a doctor look at it. Make an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible to get a professional opinion and checkup just to be certain.
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