DTF St. Louis' features a character with Peyronie's Disease, an underreported condition that causes painful curvature in erections. Here's everything to know.

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’s disease happens when scar tissue deposits called plaques form under penile skin, causing painful curvature and sex that can be difficult. Injury to the penis is a common trigger, but ...

Peyronie’s disease is a condition in which the penis develops an abnormal bend or curve. Untreated, it can lead to sexual dysfunction and other complications. About 5–10% of men develop Peyronie’s ...

Peyronie's disease (PD) involves the development of inelastic scar of the tunica albuginea of the penis, resulting in penile curvature, deformity and sexual dysfunction. The underlying pathogenesis of ...

Xiaflex was approved in 2010 for the treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture. Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition where nodules form under the skin in the palm of the hand. These nodules thicken and ...

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 ...

What Is Peyronie’s Disease? What You Need to Know, From Symptoms to Risk Factors Peyronie’s disease is sometimes called “curved privates disease” or simply “curvature” because the scar tissue (or ...

Primarily, a surgical option is considered for PD if the penile curvature/deformity compromises sexual function, and there is no response to medical treatment (generally accepted to be 1 year of ...