Peyronie’s disease is sometimes called “curved privates disease” or simply “curvature” because the scar tissue (or plaque) causes the privates to bend when aroused. However, many curved privates are ...

Peyronie disease is a buildup of plaque (scar tissue) that can curve the penis. Risk of the condition is higher with diabetes, connective tissue disorders, smoking, and repeated micro-injuries.

Peyronie’s disease, or curvature of the penis, refers to when the penis bends abnormally when erect. The condition may result in the inability to have sexual intercourse because of pain or erectile ...

It’s important to see your doctor or find a specialist when you first notice signs of Peyronie’s disease, a condition where scar tissue develops on the penis, causing curved and sometimes painful ...

Xiaflex (collagenase clostridium histolyticum) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed to treat Dupuytren’s contracture and Peyronie’s disease in adults. Xiaflex comes as an injection that’s given by a ...

Gentle stretching and traction-based exercises may help reduce Peyronie’s disease curvature by breaking down some scar tissue. More research is needed on newer devices. Penile traction therapy (PTT) ...

Sex isn’t always an easy topic to broach. But if you have Peyronie’s disease, it can be even more challenging. That’s because it affects not just you, but also your partner, who may be feeling ...

Combining two widely prescribed drug classes could provide the first effective treatment for early-stage Peyronie's disease, according to a new study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine.