MyMediktor - Pearly genital papules - Hirsuties papillaris genitalis

Very low urgency

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Small protuberances around the gland which appear from puberty.

It is believed to have a hereditary origin and it has been described an incidence increase in non-circumcised males for phimosis.

They appear as white, pink or partially transparent bumps and vary in size from 1 to 2 mm.

They are not a disease; they are harmless and the only problem is aesthetic.

Bibliographic references

Duncan Wilcox. Care of the uncircumcised penis. UpToDate. Jun 06, 2016.
Sneppen I and Thorup J. Foreskin Morbidity in Uncircumcised Males. Pediatrics 2016; 137.
Wan S, Wang Y, Gu S. Epidemiology of male genital abnormalities: a population study. Pediatrics 2014; 133:e62.

Author

Dr. Sara Vitoria

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Symptoms

Small protuberance on the glans

Glans and/or frenulum lesions are sensitive to touch

Small bumps on the frenulum of the penis

Protuberances with a separate base of implementation

Genital discomfort

Cauliflower-like lesions on the skin

Non-painful ulcers

History of immunodeficiency (HIV, diabetes mellitus, oncological disorders, long-term corticosteroid consumption).

Maintain a good hygiene in your genitalia, wash the penis or vulva with water and neutral soap.

Wipe the genitals with a cloth, maintaining the area dry.