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Treatment of Pearly Penile Papules with Fractionated CO2 Laser
Stephanie D Gan1, Emmy M Graber2
1University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan;
Objective:
Pearly penile papules are asymptomatic, benign growths distributed around the corona of the penis that can frequently be a source of significant psychological distress for the patient. Various treatment options are limited mainly by their complications.
Design:
Two case reports and a review of the literature.
Setting:
University academic setting.
Participants:
Two subjects of skin types I and V.
Measurements:
Visual inspection and photographs were used to determine clearance.
Results:
Two cases of pearly penile papules that were successfully treated using a fractionated CO2 laser.
Conclusion:
The fractionated CO2 laser is a well-tolerated treatment for pearly penile papules. Importantly, this modality is useful even in darker skin types.
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