Penile Papules Removal - Recommended Methods

Type "penile papules removal" into a search engine and you're likely to come across your share of dubious solutions and creams, all for sale at what may seem like an exorbitant price. Of course, if you have the condition and are looking for any way to treat it, these websites can seem like they hold the key you've been looking for. Take a moment and do some real research before you start buying from these companies. It's easy to type up a sales letter on a website and dupe desperate buyers into purchasing something they don't need. If you really want to know how to get rid of this condition, here are your choices.

Laser

The first thing you'll notice when looking at real methods of penile papules removal is that all of them take place in a doctor's office. This is how it should be. While there are of course plenty of over the counter medications and creams that can do any number of wondrous things these days, none exist—as of yet—for this condition. The first, and some say most effective, form of treatment comes in the CO2 laser. The laser is used safely and effectively by a qualified doctor and can take care of the problem lesions without affecting the skin surrounding them. An outpatient procedure, patients can expect to wait only a couple of weeks before being fully recovered.

Electrosurgery

While still used by some dermatologists, electrosurgery is not typically the preferred method of penile papules removal anymore. The doctor uses desiccation aided with electricity to get rid of the lesions, all while the patient is under the influence of a topical anesthetic. Cauterization is then used to seal up the wounds and get the bleeding to stop. The unfortunate aspect of this treatment is that is often results in scarring. Seeing as how this is a surgery wholly purposed for cosmetic reasons, that is a fairly significant downside. If this is the only method a doctor in your area offers for the condition, consider looking elsewhere.

Excision

The final method used to perform penile papules removal is direct surgical excision. Also performed with the patient under local anesthesia, the doctor will remove the problem lesions with a scalpel and suture the wounds in the usual way. While effective, it usually results in more downtime for the patient and opens up the door for greater possibility of risk and complications. Talk to your doctor about which method is right for you.