Peyronie disease
Trauma does not explain why most cases develop slowly and with no apparent traumatic event. It also does not explain why some cases disappear quickly, and why similar conditions such as Dupuytren contracture do not seem to result from severe trauma. Some researchers theorize that Peyronie’s disease may be an autoimmune disorder.
A number of drugs list Peyronie’s disease as a possible side effect. Most of these drugs belong to a class of blood pressure and heart medications called beta blockers. One beta blocker is an eye drop preparation used to treat glaucoma. Other drugs that may cause Peyronie’s disease are interferon, used to treat multiple sclerosis, and phenytoin, an anti-seizure medicine. The chances of developing Peyronie’s disease from any of these medicines are very low. Patients should check with their doctor before discontinuing any prescribed drug.
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