It’s the wise man that regularly examines his package for signs of scratches, sores, male organ bumps and the like. In order to maintain one’s male organ health, a careful inspection is simply part of the plan. Often, when doing an inspection, a man may find small male organ bumps, known as papules. Those first discovering these tiny lumps may feel concerned about what they are, what they mean and what (if anything) needs to be done about them.

With that in mind, here’s the basic 411 on papules for any male who encounters them on his member.

So – what are they?
Papules (commonly known as PPP; scientifically known as hirsuties coronae glandis) are tiny little bumps that are sometimes found around the ridge of the head of the male organ. They are usually numerous, frequently forming a band around all of most of the ridge. They can vary in color, but they are most often red, pink, white, yellow or translucent. Although some PPPs can be as large as 4 mm, most are more commonly only 1-2 mm in size.

The exact incidence of PPPs among men isn’t known, but they do seem to be more common in men who are intact than in men who are cut. One study found that a third of intact men had PPPs compared to about 7% of cut men.

Men of all races and geographic locations are capable of having PPPs, as are men of any partner preference.

Are they dangerous?
The good news is that PPPs are perfectly benign. They do not cause any ill effects, although sometimes a doctor may misdiagnose them as pudendal warts, and therefore as part of an HPV outbreak. They also are not contagious and are not a partner transmitted disease.

Can they turn into something else?
No. PPPs are PPPs, period. They don’t develop into another condition, and they also don’t grow any larger as time goes by.

What causes them?
Doctors wish they knew – but they don’t. They are often classified as simply a normal skin variation, and no one is exactly sure why some men have them and some don’t. There are some theories that these may be the evolutionary remains of manhood spines – spine like growths that are found in some animals and which some scientists theorize may have once been found in human ancestors. However, this is at this time just a theory.

How are they treated?
Since they are harmless, there is no recommended treatment for PPPs. Men who do not appreciate their appearance may opt to have them surgically removed (often using simple laser surgery). Some people try to remove them themselves, but this can be ineffective, painful and dangerous. Picking at them, trying to pop them or using over-the-counter options like wart removers can actually do damage to the male organ and can bring about an infection.

One drawback that men sometimes experience with male organ bumps like PPP can be some soreness during friction-based bedroom activities. Common, everyday soreness of this type can often be alleviated by regular application of a top drawer male organ health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil). In order to soothe friction-irritated male organ skin, the crème will need to have powerful hydrating agents. A combination of a natural moisturizer (such as vitamin A) in tandem with a high end emollient (such as shea butter) should be listed in the crème’s ingredients. That friction may on occasion cause the male organ to experience diminished sensation, so the chosen crème should also include acetyl L carnitine. This neuroprotective ingredient is excellent at preventing and soothing peripheral nerve damage and restoring sensitivity to a male organ that has been handled too roughly.

Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common male organ health issues, tips on improving male organ sensitivity and what to do to maintain a healthy male organ. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous websites.