• None is required
• It is usually recommended to leave pearly penile papules alone
• They may be removed, if so desired, for cosmetic reasons

Electrocautery:

• The skin adjacent to the pearly penile papules is injected with a local anesthetic to numb the area
• The injection stings for a few seconds
  • After this, there is no pain or discomfort
• The pearly penile papules are then treated with a fine electrical instrument (electrocautery) which feels hot to touch
  • As the area is numb from the anesthetic, the treatments are not painful
• The papules turn into small crusts or scabs which fall off after about 1 week
• Bleeding is rare
• Stitches are not necessary
• Bandages are not necessary
• For 1 week after the procedure, apply a small amount of antibiotic cream daily
• After the procedure you may bathe normally
• During the healing phase, the crusts or scabs will fall off spontaneously
• This will leave a pink mark that will gradually fade
• After the removal, there may be residual white marks (scars)
• There is a small chance that the pearly penile papules could grow back, or new ones may develop
  • There is no way to prevent this
• There is no cream at this time that will remove pearly penile papules, and there is no way to prevent them from developing
• Treatment of pearly penile papules is not covered by OHIP or private health insurance
• A referral from a doctor is necessary to make your first appointment

When can I start having treatments?

• Today!
• For your convenience, the services above are available in my office