What causes pimples around the anus?

Posted on Fri, 19 Jan 2018

Question: Hello. I am a 45 yr old male. 5’11 and weight 180. I’ve felt some small bumps around anus. A little embarrassing. Not itchy but can feel them when I shower or take a bath. Took a picture can’t figure out what they are. Hope you can help

Answered by Dr. Kakkar S. (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Warts(Perianal)

Detailed Answer:
Hello. thank you.

I am Dr. kakkar (Dermatologist and Venerelogist). I have noted your concern.

I can see multiple, skin colored raised skin lesion around the anal opening. Perhaps those are perianal warts/ condyloma acuminata. Warts are an infection caused by HPV (Human papilloma virus).
Genital and perianal warts is considered an STD and the infection is usually acquired through sexual contact with an infectious sexual partner.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Kakkar S. (53 minutes later)

Thank you. How long do they last? Also what can I do to get rid of them?Also I find after I have a apps on salt bath they seem to go away

Answered by Dr. Kakkar S. (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Remedy for Perianal warts

Detailed Answer:
hi.

I suggest either freezing with liquid nitrogen or Podophyllin topical application. I suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your region for the needful. Since genital or Perianal warts is an STD therefore you must also screen for other STDs like HSV, HIV, syphilis (vdrl/rpr) etc

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana