Here are my thoughts on Hirsuties papillaris genitalis: See, I told you that I am as smart as wikipedia.
Hirsuties papillaris genitalis (more commonly referred to as '
pearly penile papules', or
PPP) is a
skin condition of the
male genital organs. It is a harmless anatomical variation with no malignant potential, although it can be mistaken for
HPV warts by inexperienced doctors. The papules appear as one or several rows of small, flesh-colored, smooth, dome-topped bumps situated circumferentially around the
corona (see image) or
sulcus of the
glans penis. Pearly penile papules are not a sexually transmitted disease and are in fact quite common. Various[
which?] studies have shown that the incidence may be in the between 8% and 48%, varying with region and whether or not the subjects are
circumcised. Lesions typically are asymptomatic and persist throughout life; however, they gradually may become less noticeable with increased age. Sensitivity may or may not be a problem.
There is no need for treatment, however some people choose to get them removed for cosmetic reasons. There are now many cosmetic surgeons around the world who can remove the papules either with a CO2 laser or with a
hyfrecator.
A similar condition,
vestibular papillomatosis of the
vulva, occurs in females and similarly can be misinterpreted for HPV infection. Like hirsuties papillaris genitalis, it is a normal variation on human anatomy.
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