6 Effective Ways To Remove Pearly Penile Papules (PPP) According To Experts
Heather Arranie 
Pearly Penile Papules (PPP) are whitish, yellowish, or pink-like growths around the head of the penis. Mostly, they form during puberty, stay for a long time without disappearing, and may not have any visible symptoms. They’re smooth in appearance and create one or two rows at the base of the penis gland. Their cause is also yet to be known.
Contrary to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), they aren’t contagious or infectious. There are usually just so many myths associated with it; for instance, many say it’s a symptom of an STD or hereditary disease. But that isn’t true. Although they pose no health concern to whoever has them, they can cause discomfort and other issues for a person.
Penile Papules don’t cause any major problems except for psychological ones. Once your partner spots it on your penis, they may be discouraged from being intimate with you. And they may have difficulty understanding that it’s something non-transmittable and not an STD. Such insecurities may make you afraid of trying out relationships, which often leads to depression and low self-esteem.
At such a point, you may be motivated to look into effective ways to remove PPP suggested by experts. Below are six methods to try out:
Home Treatment
Experts confirm you can remove PPP at home using reliable at home kit options. It uses an electrical device to eliminate the white bumps on your penis. It’s almost similar to the electro-surgery method, but its use is simple.
On the other hand, some home treatments haven’t been approved to treat these PPPs effectively. However, some men have tried them out and attested that each method they tried worked for them. Here are some of them:
- Applying toothpaste
- Lemon juice
- Topical creams
- Castor oil
- Antibiotics
Above are some of the methods people often use, but you must take caution when using them, as they aren’t yet proven scientifically. You shouldn’t use some of them on open sores since they can cause more unforeseen problems.
Radiosurgery
Radiation therapy is commonly used as a cancer treatment, but it’s also an effective treatment option for PPPs. Since it’s administered in high doses, it’ll destroy papules immediately, and they’ll fall off. During this procedure, you’ll be in another room while your doctor will be in another, though they’ll speak to you throughout the process.
For the method to work effectively, you may have to undergo a couple of numerous treatments, at least twice or thrice. The only problem is that it may not altogether remove the bumps, but it’s still preferable to other treatment methods.
CO2 Laser Treatment
CO2 laser treatment uses highly concentrated carbon laser beams to remove your PPP growths. You won’t have to stay awake during the procedure since you’ll be under anesthesia. It requires the person doing the treatment to be as careful as possible to ensure the rays don’t reach the unaffected areas. After such a procedure, you may experience swelling and redness, which can subside with a few painkillers.
Don’t worry that CO2 laser treatment may mess with your ability to feel; it’s only a myth and must be debunked. You won’t lose any sensation or get scars on your skin.
Cryotherapy
Although this method is commonly used to remove tumors, doctors can still use it to remove harmless skin bumps like your PPP. Cryotherapy, herein, is a method that involves using liquid nitrogen at extreme temperatures to freeze and eliminate the targeted tissues. It successfully removes the PPPs from your penis.
However, there are numerous disadvantages associated with this method. For instance, you may experience a change in skin color, it may take time to recover fully, and you may bleed or feel numb around the penis head.
Electro-Desiccation With Curettage
It’s a form of surgery that involves using a hyfrecator to give a high dose of electricity to the PPPs. It causes the tissue to dry out, and the surgeon uses scraping equipment to eliminate the PPPs. You may experience some pain after the procedure and some skin scarring.
Excisional Surgery
You can try the cutting-out procedure if you’re uncomfortable with all the radiation or laser treatment options. Typically, it involves using a scalpel to remove the PPPs. You shouldn’t be worried about experiencing any pain with this procedure because the doctors will numb you so you can’t feel the pain. However, since it involves cutting, you may experience a lot of pain and possibly have some scars on your penis.
Conclusion
PPP isn’t known to cause a lot of significant problems for your health. However, you should seek treatment if it’s affecting you psychologically or you notice changes in how you interact with your partner. While at it, only try the methods that have been proven to work by the experts. Removing them using anything you find on the internet may cause substantial damage to your penis.
