Pearl rash is pearl-like penile papules, and warts can be identified from the cause of the disease, lesion site, typical symptoms, related examination.
1. Pathogenesis: The cause of pearly penile papules is still unclear, and circumcision, frequent masturbation, etc. have a certain relationship, not contagious. Warts, on the other hand, are caused by HPV infection, which is contagious and can be transmitted to others through sexual contact and mother-to-child transmission.
2. lesion site: pearly penile papules are mostly seen in the penile coronal groove, occasionally in the glans, tie, penile body. Warts occur in the external genitalia and anus around the skin and mucous membrane wet parts, a few patients can also appear in the oral cavity, breasts and other parts.
3. Typical symptoms: pearly penile papules are white, yellow or red pearly papules of varying colors, arranged along the coronal sulcus to a line or rows, and hard texture. Warts at first for the reddish pimples, the tip is slightly sharp, single or more scattered distribution, soft texture, and then gradually increase in size, part of the fusion will form a papilla or cabbage pattern.
4. Related tests: HPV test (pearly penile papules negative, condyloma acuminatum positive), acetic acid white test (pearly penile papules negative, condyloma acuminatum positive), pathological examination and other methods for identification.
In addition, there are differences between the two in terms of prevalent population, complications, cure rate and recurrence rate.
It is recommended that patients with unexplained perineal papules go to a regular hospital and receive standardized treatment after a clear diagnosis under the guidance of a doctor.