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As with other parts of the body, you can get pimples in the anus in the form of papules, pustules or nodules... Types of acne in the anus are usually painless but irritated when going to the toilet. Injury, if penetrated deeper, will form cysts, nodules and a high risk of scarring.1. Causes of pimples in the anus
Patients with boils in the anus often appear swollen, painful, the acne area is soft and contains a lot of pus, uncomfortable when experiencing irritation. Usually, the cause of pimples near the anus or anus is clogged hair follicles, poor daily living habits.
- Pimples in the anus due to clogged pores: Pores are visible on the surface of the skin containing natural oils and pores. In case the oil glands on the skin are overactive, it leads to an increase in the amount of sebum secreted and causes the pores to become clogged. If this condition lasts for a long time, it will cause pimples in the anus. Accordingly, some causes increase sebum secretion in the skin as follows:
Sweat is trapped on the skin: Increases the moisture of the skin leading to clogged pores and pimples in the anus; Bacteria from sexual activity or from feces: Pathogenic bacteria react with the immune system, causing activation of activities in the oil glands; Changes in hormone levels: Increased hormone secretion leading to increased sebum secretion occurs mainly in puberty, menstrual periods, pregnant women, people under stress ... - Pimples in the anus caused by Unreasonable living habits: Some improper living habits lead to pimples in the anus as follows:
Using hygiene products, washing the private area improperly; Eat a lot of foods containing fat, sugar and refined dairy; Skin irritation caused by prolonged sitting, wearing tight clothing or wearing wet underwear; Not keeping the intimate area clean leads to genital warts and many other problems.
2. Pathologies that cause confusion with boils in the anus
Some symptoms of diseases can be confused with symptoms of pimples in the anus as follows:
2.1. Hemorrhoids cause boils in the anus External hemorrhoids are characterized by dilated blood vessels in the anal canal, originating below the dentate line. Patients with external hemorrhoids have very sensitive skin around the blood vessels. Several factors increase the risk of hemorrhoids such as long-term constipation, advanced age, straining to go to the toilet, pregnancy, abnormal bowel function and bad habits when going to the toilet.
People with hemorrhoids often have the following symptoms:
Bleeding when defecating; Appearance of hemorrhoids, mass protruding from the anus when going to the toilet; Itching and possibly pain around the anal area; Presence of sensitive masses in the anus. 2.2. Anal fistula or anal abscess Anal abscess is an acute infection in the space near the rectum or anus, mainly caused by obstruction of the anal gland by fecal fluid, bacteria, and foreign objects. other. Patients with anal abscess often present with swelling, redness, pain, rectal bleeding, fever, and difficulty and pain urinating.
Anal fistula is a condition that develops from a current or previous anal abscess. Symptoms of anal fistula are the presence of a subcutaneous tunnel connecting the blocked anal gland to the abscess area, combined with the following physical symptoms:
The patient has a history of anal abscess drainage happened before; Pain in the anorectal region; Irritation, drainage in the skin around the anus; Bleeding in the rectum.
2.3. Hairy sinus disease Hairy sinus is a disease characterized by bacterial infection of hair follicles in the buttock fold near the sacrum. This is a condition that can be confused with a boil near the anus. According to scientific studies, men have a higher rate of hairy sinus disease than women.
The typical symptoms of hairy sinus disease include sunken skin around the anus or the appearance of a large, painful swelling in the anus; dermatitis; fever, vomiting, or skin rash.
2.4. Anal warts Anal warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. Patients with anal warts often present with symptoms such as a soft, light brown or skin-colored papule at the anal margin, the size of which is as small as a pinhead (in some cases larger). In case of irritation, warts can lead to itching, mucus discharge, or bleeding.
2.5. Anal cancer HPV infection is a common cause of developing anal cancer, symptoms can include pain in the skin near the anus, lumps around the anus, discharge and itching, and bleeding from the anus. associated with changes in intestinal motility.
In the early stages of the disease, small tumors are about 2cm in size and they will grow larger in later stages. Pathology should be differentiated from anal cysts and boils.
3. Treatment of pimples in the anus
Patients with pimples in the anus need to go to medical facilities for an accurate examination and diagnosis. The doctor will determine the condition of the disease before giving a treatment plan. Usually, anal pimples are treated with topical acne medications such as retinoid products (adapalene, benzoyl peroxide, etc.). Severe cases need to be treated with systemic drugs.
Some notes when cleaning and taking care of the skin with pimples are as follows:
Clean the intimate area and dry the anal area after going to the toilet, do not wax or squeeze acne to avoid infection; Wear underwear made of breathable cotton fabric, do not wear clothes that are still wet; Adequate nutrition and reasonable diet so that acne does not recur.
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