PPP or pearly penile papules are pink or white colored tags/bumps appear in large number surrounding the corona of male sex organ. Pearly penile papule is male genital skin disorder. It is not a serious condition such as genital herpes and genital warts. It is not an STD (sexually transmitted disease) likes genital herpes and genital warts and also not a contagious skin problem. Good news is that you can easily get rid of this condition with medical procedure and noninvasive home remedies. These white colored papules are harmless in moral day to day routine but you can only feel its existence and some during sexual intercourse.
The medical world is unaware the actual cause of this skin condition but according to some experts they are blocked sebaceous glands.
As we already mentioned that this skin condition is harmless in normal situation then why the sufferer wants to get rid of it? The answer is self-esteem. The sufferer’s self-esteem is badly damaged because of the strange appearance of his vital sex organ. Girls are upset and not ready to have sexual relationship with the patient for the reason they thing the person has some type of STD (sexually transmitted disease). So the only solution the affected person has to remove these bumps.
How To Treat PPP Disease
There are three different types of treatments available for PPP.
- Medical
- Traditional Home Remedies
- And Improvised, Fast and Effective Home Remedies
Medical Cure For Pearly Penile Papules
- Circumcision
PPP is the skin condition which can affect men in any age group but the majority of its victim in age range of 20 to 30 years. According to some medical statistics that people with circumcised penis have less chances of its occurrence when compared to non-circumcised men. This the reason behind that some doctors suggest their patient to opt for circumcision. But the problem is that circumcision is not an easy process, it is highly painful, further it is not 100% effective method to heal this problem despite of circumcision there are patient who have again this problem.
- CO2 Laser Treatment for PPP
As we know PPP is not a disease but a simple skin issue so your doctor may suggest laser treatment for its elimination. There are different forms of laser based treatments available for removing these bumps but the most effective one is the CO2 laser treatment. In this CO2 laser treatment process the affected area is targeted with laser. CO2 laser treatment is highly effective method but it is important to discuss the issue with your doctor and evaluate the goods and bad of it.
Cons of CO2 Pearly Penile Papules Laser Treatment:
- Laser treatment is not a cheap method for healing PPP, so it is important to consider its financial cost, further the PPP can recurred again.
- As it is laser based surgical process the affected area is numbed with some anesthetic agent such Lidocaine. So it is important to check your body for the adverse reaction of Lidocaine on your body. Discuss this issue with your doctor. Apply it on less sensitive part of your body such hand and see its reaction on your body.
- The surgery is painless but after the anesthetic effects leave your body you will feel pain.
- The healing process is not quick, it can take week or for some people it can take even month
- Despite of this expensive laser surgery the PPP can come back
Other Types of Surgical Options;
- Radiosurgery
- Cryosurgery or Freezing
- Electro-desiccation with Curettage using Hyfrecator
- Excisional Surgery
Traditional Home Remedies
Traditional home remedies work but the process is very slow and lot of patience and consistency is required for completely getting out of this problem. The following are some of the famous traditional home based methods used for eliminating PPP.
- Castor Oil
Castor Oil is an effective agent against different types of diseases especially skin related problems so you will also find it best for working against PPP. For this home based treatment for PPP you just need a bottle of castor oil and some cotton swabs.
Before applying castor oil with help of cotton swab it is important to clean the PPP area with warm water and antibacterial soap, and then thoroughly dry it. Then apply a generous amount of castor oil on affected area and leave it as without any bandage. Castor oil healing method is effective if you use it three to four times a day. It is a slow healing process, and will not produce results in couple of days, patience and consistency is vital for this home based treatment. Use it regularly and see its effect.
- Alpha Hydroxyl Acid (AHA):-
Alpha Hydroxyl Acid (AHA) is well-known for its healing properties for different skin issues such as acne, discoloration and brown spots. Alpha Hydroxyl Acid (AHA) is used in medical treatment for different health issues. But you can also use it for healing PPP. But there is difference between the Alpha Hydroxyl Acid (AHA) used in medical process and home based treatment. Medical procedures it is used in high concentration and strong form while in home based treatment the weak form is used. The low and mild form of Alpha Hydroxyl Acid (AHA) cream is applied in small amount on affected area. It is important to apply it on the affected area only as there is a risk involved in using it on the no affected area. This AHA cream treatment is applied two times per day until the affected completely clean. After the application of this Alpha Hydroxyl Acid cream there is occurrence of some swelling and the bump will start to peel off. It is important to not pick them let them to fall by themselves to avoid scary marks.
- Toothpaste:-
As we know toothpaste comes with high level of drying properties, and is found effective for dealing with different skin conditions such as acne. Its effectiveness is also accepted for curing PPP.
The process is simple. For getting maximum benefits from this toothpaste based methods you need to apply a thin layer of toothpaste on the affected area before going to bed, leave it without any bandage and wash it thoroughly in morning. Continue this toothpaste treatment for 3 to 4 weeks and monitor its results.
- Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is found effective against skin issue such as eczema, and its efficacy against this skin issue pearly penile papules is also recognized. In this method you just need a bottle of tea tree oil and some cotton swabs.
The process is simple wash the PPP affected thoroughly with warm water and some quality antibacterial soap. Then apply a small amount of tea tree oil on cotton swab and then use it on Pearly Penile Papules affected area. Use this process three to four times a day. It is also a slow traditional home based method it works slowly and so be consistent and patient!
And Improvised, Fast and Effective Home Remedies
If you want to get rid of this annoying thing pearly penile papules but are not ready to pass through invasive medical treatment or can’t afford the expensive CO2 laser treatment then the improvised home based treatment is the ultimate option for you. These home remedies have no side effects, working and working is very fast mode, in just 2 to 3 days you will get rid of these unwanted bumps on your penis.