Are Pearly Papules Contagious?

What causes pearly penile papules?

Some men have probably spent some time searching for “pearly penile papules reason.” But, even today, researchers still haven’t found a solid reason or knowledge as to the primary causes of the appearance of pearly penile papules.

However, there may be several factors that can make a man more prone to PPP, such as:

• Hemangioma (overgrowth of blood vessels)
• Increased collagen production
• Overgrowth of fibroblasts

Furthermore, as stated by a resource, uncircumcised men are believed to be more prone to have pearly penile papules.

Are pearly penile papules contagious?

Perhaps the biggest question for most men—and women—about pearly penile papules is whether they’re contagious or not. To set everything straight, pearly penile papules are not contagious. If you have them, there’s no way you can spread or infect them to anyone else since PPPs are benign growth. For the same reason, you cannot get PPPs from other men who have them.

And since pearly penile papules are harmless and not contagious, they won’t show symptoms other than the tiny bumps. You also won’t need to go through treatments and medications to get rid of them. But some men may choose to have them removed for cosmetic purposes.

How to know whether those bumps are contagious or not?

Now that you know PPPs are non-contagious, you may wonder how to differentiate PPPs from genital warts. Unlike pearly papules, genital warts are contagious and caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection. Thus, to know whether those bumps in your penis are contagious, you must know the difference between PPP and genital warts to identify which is which.

In terms of appearance, PPP is small, skin-colored bumps that grow in rows and uniform sizes. As mentioned earlier, they may appear in yellow, pink, white, or transparent colors. On the other hand, genital warts are small, cauliflower-shaped growths with irregular shapes. They often grow in clusters and usually have rough textures.

PPP only grows on the corona or the penis head, whereas genital warts can grow and spread anywhere, including the penis, anus, scrotum, and thighs. Moreover, PPP has no known cause, while genital warts are sexually transmitted infections (STI), hence, can be acquired through unprotected sexual intercourse.

If you’re still unsure how to identify or differentiate the bumps in your penis, you can consult a doctor for a proper diagnosis.

How to get rid of pearly penile papules?

Although there’s no treatment necessary for your PPPs, some men may opt to get rid of them. The white penile papules have caused some men distress and anxiety due to the misconception surrounding PPPs. Thankfully, there are several ways you can properly get rid of your pearly penile papules without putting yourself at risk of permanent scarring or infection.

Some of the best methods to remove pearly penile papules are:

• PPP kit home treatment

  A PPP kit can be used at home and is considered the cheapest option. In this method, you’ll need to use a PPP electrical ionizer and an anesthetic cream. The e-ionizer will vaporize the bumps to destroy them from underneath.

• Carbon dioxide laser surgery

  Although this is the most popular and often recommended treatment, it can be quite expensive too. Carbon dioxide laser therapy utilizes infrared rays to remove the papules and smoothen your penis skin. Your doctor may prescribe multiple laser surgery sessions depending on the amount of PPPs you have.

Remember that other pearly penile papules home treatment or remedy and over-the-counter medications are not recommended to treat PPPs. Most importantly, never try to cut or scrape your papules by yourself, as these could result in permanent scarring or infection.