With Peyronie's disease, a plaque develops on the upper or lower side of the penis. This page on the eMedTV Web site discusses this condition in detail, including possible causes and treatment options.
While researchers have not identified the specific cause of Peyronie's disease, they have formulated theories. This eMedTV segment explores physical trauma or autoimmune disease as a possible cause of Peyronie's disease.
When diagnosing Peyronie's disease, a physical exam is usually all that is required. This section of the eMedTV library discusses the process used in diagnosing Peyronie's and explains why a doctor might recommend an ultrasound scan of the penis.
Among current Peyronie's disease treatment options, surgery is usually reserved for severe cases of the condition. This eMedTV resource discusses various Peyronie's disease treatment options, including experimental treatments that are being studied.
At this point, there is no Peyronie's disease cure. However, as this eMedTV segment explains, the condition may improve in some men without treatment. This article describes current treatment recommendations for Peyronie's disease, such as surgery.
Unproven treatments are marketed as "natural cures for Peyronie's disease," but there's no cure for the disease -- natural or otherwise. This eMedTV Web page discusses so-called natural cures for Peyronie's disease, such as vitamin E.
