The Difference Between STDs And Pearly Penile Papules

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Between their 20's and 30's, many men find that they have warts on their genitals. Many become afraid that they have an STD. Without doing any research, they go into freak out mode about their newly found "STD".

Many men don't know that they may actually have pearly penile papules. Before having a panic attack, visit a dermatologist for a correct diagnosis of what you have. There are also many websites that list the differences between the two and even provide pictures side by side for a comparison of the two.

It is very important that men know the symptoms of both so that when bumps appear, they know what they're dealing with. Pearly penile papules do not have any harmful effects.

Pearly penile papules are bumps, usually skin colored, that appear on the male genitals. Other than causing an unpleasant sensation, they do not cause any type of irritation. They may be more prominent, and then less prominent, depending on the each individual.

Pearly penile papules do not need treatment, but many men are embarrassed during sexual encounters. Do not pick at, or pop, the bumps. Infection can occur when they are prodded at and opened up.

There are some procedures that may be able to remove the bumps. One pearly penile papules removal procedure is the carbon dioxide laser ablation that may be able to reduce the appearance of bumps or remove them altogether.

The carbon dioxide laser ablation is painless and very simple for a doctor to perform. Your genital area will be numbed and then the doctor will perform the procedure. After the treatment there will be minimal pain and recovery time.

Besides a laser removal, there are few other ways on how to get rid of pearly penile papules. Beware of some home remedies on the internet because they may not be valid.

Many of these ways can do permanent damage to your genital area. That is why it might be wise that you speak to a dermatologist before trying these approaches.

Unlike an STD, penile papules can not be spread through sexual contact. Many doctors may mistake them for an STD, so instead of visiting a normal doctor, it is important that you visit a trained dermatologist.

Ppp do not form into a cauliflower shape. Unlike an STD, they do not form on a shaft, only on the ridge of the genitals. They are also typically seen as a halo shape.

Ppp resemble more of a whitehead than a wart. The color of genital warts are more irregular than the color of ppp. Ppp are only found with men, while both men and women can contract genital warts.