Young Men's HealthThanks for your question. Pearly penile papules (PPP) are small, painless, benign (non-cancerous) bumps in a single or double row on or around the head of the penis. They are not contagious. … read more
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Hey, so I’m having a little bit of a concern with my penis. My girlfriend and I are planning to have oral sex this week but I’m afraid she won’t want to because of PPP. How do I explain to her that it’s not harmful and should I wear a condom?
Thanks for your question and wanting to make sure you have safe, enjoyable sex with your girlfriend. As you know, pearly penile papules (PPP) are small, benign (non-cancerous) bumps in … read more
Can laser treatment remove PPP forever?
Thank you for your question! For anyone who has never heard the term PPP… it stands for ‘pearly penile papules‘ and it is a common skin condition of the penis. PPP are a small … read more
I have little bumps on the head of my penis, but they don’t hurt or cause any problems or anything. They are my skin color. I haven’t had sexual intercourse. What are these bumps and can I do anything to get rid of them?
Thank you for your question! It can be stressful when you notice something about your body that wasn’t there before, especially in your genital area, but it’s a really good … read more
I’ve researched about my penis and I’ve found out that I have PPP (pearly penile papules). Should I go see a doctor about this? And what type of doctor? I’m nervous telling my parents that we need to see one and I’m nervous about actually seeing the doctor, what should I do?
It’s normal to feel worried if you notice small bumps on your penis. It is possible that you have a condition called pearly penile papules (PPP), which is normal and … read more
Why do I have bumps on the side of my penis?
The answer to your question will depend on whether the bumps are new or painful and what the bumps look like. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to tell exactly what the … read more
Pearly Penile Papules
It’s perfectly normal to be a bit worried if you notice any small growths on your penis. It’s possible that you might have pearly penile papules (PPP), also called pink … read more
I have little white bumps on my penis but I haven’t had sex of any kind. What are they and why are they there?
You most likely have pearly penile papules (PPP), a skin condition that occurs in up to 45% of all guys. It’s more common in those who aren’t circumcised. PPP are … read more