ANATOMY

Pearly Papules

Introduction

Pearly papules are bumps of skin located on and around the head of the penis, and are found on up to 30% of men. Often appearing in several rows that wrap completely around the penis head.

THE GOOD NEWS is they are NOT A STD/STI, they are purely cosmetic and you and your partner are compleatly safe.

You can have them removed if you want, but most women have seen them before, concider them normal and enjoy the extra stimulation.

About 72% of the men with papules had only a few less than 1 mm in size; 20% had small rings of pearls extending around the corona of the penis; and only 8% had papules greater than 1mm in size extending around the corona.

Causes and risk factors

Pearly papules are a genetic throw back to some part of our race's history, the exsact triggers are currently unknown.

Papules are more common in men in their 20’s or 30’s, and become less common as you grow older. More uncircumsised men seem to have them as well.

Looks and psychology

Many men still find this condition embarrasing, but before you worry about it you should first talk with your partner.

IMPORTANT - an internet survey found that when asked, 85% of women didn’t think papules were anything unusual as they had seen them before and thought nothing of them.

A side note of the the study above, 30% of the men experienced concern at their presence, and about 25% felt embarrassed by them. That said, it is nothing to feel emarrased about, and it is normal to show some concern about them until you know what they are.

Treatments

If you feel the need to treat this see a dermatologist, who can give you advice for your particular situation.

Summery

Some men don’t like the look of pearly papules, even though they aren’t dangerous, infectious, or debilitating.

Further, removal appears safe too making this a purly cosmetic or personal choise as to remove them or ignore them.