CO₂ laser treatment for pearly penile papules - personal experience

Pearly penile papules (PPP) are physiological lesions in the epithelium of the corona of the glans penis which extend to its neck. These lesions may also appear on both sides of the frenulum. Although they are not pathological, the lesions frequently cause concern or embarrassment/discomfort in patients. They are the most common reason for seeing a dermatologist. There are several methods of treatment for PPP such as cryosurgery, electrocoagulation, treatment with CO₂, Er:YAG, or pulsed dye lasers. This paper describes the authors' experience in removing PPP with a CO₂ laser.