HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Suggest Treatment For Bumps In Perineal Area Near Anus

default
Posted on Mon, 9 Feb 2015
Question: I have a significant number (20+) of tiny, flesh-colored bumps in the perineal area between my scrotum and anus. They do not itch and I only noticed them by accident recently. I do not know how long they have been there. I am very concerned that these could be something related to an STD. Are these genital warts? Could they be something else?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I have seen the attached picture.
From first appearance ,they do not look like any std to me ,but sorry to say that the picture quality is not that great .
I would suggest that you click some good resolution close up images of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures .

Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
doctor
default
Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (2 hours later)
I uploaded a several other photos. I'm not sure if the quality will be good enough for you to zoom. I only have a camera on my phone.

I am also concerned about the larger, purplish growth near my anus. Bit of an embarrassing problem. Is that a hemorrhoid? Could that be something more serious.

I'm feeling very concerned...please let me know if the photos are not sufficient and I will try to snap a few more.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Hair follicle prominences, not STD's.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again,

Thanks for the pictures. I have closely seen the pictures.

You surely don't need to worry since the lesions are just follicular prominences.
Such lesions are quite common in many people especially in the groin region.
Nothing really needs to be done about them since these can normally occur in many people.

As far as the growth near anus is concerned, it is either a skin tag or a haemorrhoid.
Owing to poor resolution of images, I cannot really differentiate only in the basis of images.

I would suggest you to see a nearby doctor to get the anal lesion examined, for the other skin lesions, you need not worry.

Dr Geetika Paul
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Geetika Paul

Dermatologist

Practicing since :2008

Answered : 2606 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
Suggest Treatment For Bumps In Perineal Area Near Anus

Brief Answer: Kindly provide pictures Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same. I have seen the attached picture. From first appearance ,they do not look like any std to me ,but sorry to say that the picture quality is not that great . I would suggest that you click some good resolution close up images of the affected area and upload them here on this page . I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures . Dr Geetika Paul