Penis Bumps: The 411 on Pearly Penile Papules It’s the wise man that regularly examines his package for signs of scratches, sores, penis bumps and the like. In order to maintain one’s penis health, a careful inspection is simply part of the plan. Often, when doing an inspection, a man may find small penis bumps, known as pearly penile papules. Those first discovering these tiny lumps may feel concerned about what they are, what they mean and what (if anything) needs to be done about them. With that in mind, here’s the basic 411 on pearly penile papules for any male who encounters them on his member. So – what are they? Pearly penile papules (commonly known as PPP; scientifically known as hirsuties coronae glandis) are tiny little bumps that are sometimes found around the ridge of the head of the penis. They are usually numerous, frequently forming a band around all of most of the ridge. They can vary in color, but they are most often red, pink, white, yellow or translucent. Although some PPPs can be as large as 4 mm, most are more commonly only 1-2 mm in size. The exact incidence of PPPs among men isn’t known, but they do seem to be more common in men who are intact than in men who are circumcised. One study found that a third of intact men had PPPs compared to about 7% of circumcised men. Men of all races and geographic locations are capable of having PPPs, as are men of any sexual preference. Are they dangerous? The good news is that PPPs are perfectly benign. They do not cause any ill effects, although sometimes a doctor may misdiagnose them as genital warts, and therefore as part of an HPV outbreak. They also are not contagious and are not a sexually transmitted disease. Can they turn into something else?
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