Pearly Penile Papules, or PPP, can appear on anyone who is male, as they only occur on the head of the penis. In most cases, they appear as a man is coming out of puberty and can, in some cases, fade with age. They're also most common in uncircumcised men, though any man can get them.

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The good news is that PPP is harmless. While unsightly, annoying, and potentially embarrassing, they're not an indicator of something bad happening to your health. They don't appear as a result of hygiene, sexual activity, or other lifestyle choices.

While the cause of Pearly Penile Papules isn't known, it appears it may be linked to a man's development in the womb as a fetus. While we don't know everything about why PPP occurs, you can rest assured it's a completely normal condition. Just because it's normal, though, doesn't mean you have to deal with it! At Elias Dermatology, we offer solutions to help remove your PPP so you can enjoy smooth, clear skin everywhere.

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Fortunately there are many options for getting rid of PPP. When you choose Elias Dermatology for treatment, you can be sure you're in the best possible hands. Carbon dioxide laser surgery can be effective in getting rid of PPP. Radiosurgery, where targeted radiation is used to eliminate excess cells, is a similarly effective and accurate treatment. Your PPP can be frozen off using cryotherapy, or, finally, your PPP can be surgically removed.

We'd love to schedule a consultation with you to go over your options and help you make a decision on which treatment is right for you!

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The length of treatment will depend on the procedure you end up using, but in many cases, your Pearly Penile Papules will be gone almost immediately. Pursuing treatment now will bring you one step close to being able to feel confident about yourself and your body again. The Elias Dermatology team is here to make sure that happens.

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