Patient's question:
Currently, in general: When the penis is erect, there are some small red bumps along the corona of the glans, which are painless and itchy. They have been present for a long time and have always been like this. Please ask the doctor if this is normal? If it is not normal, what kind of disease is it, and how should it be treated? Thank you for your answer!Medical history: None
Doctor's answer:
Your condition is considered to be pearly penile papules, which appear on the edge of the male glans. They are small, pearl-sized papules arranged in a uniform and orderly manner, with the same skin color as the surrounding area, without any inflammatory response or any subjective discomfort. This is pearly penile papules. If an acetic acid test is performed, it will be negative, meaning that a 5% acetic acid solution applied will not turn white. This condition is seen in males after puberty and is completely normal. It does not require treatment and there is no need to panic. However, in some cases, this phenomenon may be misidentified as genital warts, leading to treatments such as laser therapy and medication, which is incorrect.