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Re: [uncircumcized] White bumps lining crest/rim of penis under foreskin....
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Re: [uncircumcized] White bumps lining crest/rim of penis under foreskin....
by HFHS M.D.-JJ, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By HFHS M.D.-JJ on July 14, 1998 at 13:34:36:
In Reply to: [uncircumcized] White bumps lining crest/rim of penis under foreskin.... posted by Ryan on July 13, 1998 at 11:39:35:
I am a 17 yr old male [uncircumcized] with small white raised bumps
lining the rim of the penis head under the foreskin. Some of these
bumps are enlongated (actually sticking out) and they are all close
in proximity to eachother. No Pain/Problems ??
Any ideas? - Ryan
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Dear Ryan:
What you describe is a common finding called pearly penile papules, and found in 30% of men. They are most commonly seen in young males, uncircumcised persons, and individuals of African-American descent. They are essentially lined closely to each other over the edge of the corona (head of the penis). They are benign, and do not warrant treatment.
They can be confused with verruca (genital warts), but look different from genital warts under the microscope (histologically different). If you are concerned, you may want to show them to your physician.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its satellites (1 800 653 6568).
Take Care,
Sincerely,
HFHS M.D.-JJ
*Keyword: Penile papule
In Reply to: [uncircumcized] White bumps lining crest/rim of penis under foreskin.... posted by Ryan on July 13, 1998 at 11:39:35:
I am a 17 yr old male [uncircumcized] with small white raised bumps
lining the rim of the penis head under the foreskin. Some of these
bumps are enlongated (actually sticking out) and they are all close
in proximity to eachother. No Pain/Problems ??
Any ideas? - Ryan
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dear Ryan:
What you describe is a common finding called pearly penile papules, and found in 30% of men. They are most commonly seen in young males, uncircumcised persons, and individuals of African-American descent. They are essentially lined closely to each other over the edge of the corona (head of the penis). They are benign, and do not warrant treatment.
They can be confused with verruca (genital warts), but look different from genital warts under the microscope (histologically different). If you are concerned, you may want to show them to your physician.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its satellites (1 800 653 6568).
Take Care,
Sincerely,
HFHS M.D.-JJ
*Keyword: Penile papule
