- male
- 20 Years
- 20/02/2025
I'm really concerned about these pearly penile papules I've got they're white spots on the glans of my penis. I've never been sexually active and I'm still a virgin, so I'm not sure where they came from. What can I do to get rid of them, aside from using castor oil and tea tree oil?
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use castro oil
Dr. Kareemulla Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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