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Could This Be Pinworms Or Dried White Mucus?
Question: Hi there, I am a male in my 30s and for the past few weeks when I go to the toilet, when I am done and wash myself, I sometimes feel specks down there around anus. Didn't think much of it and thought it could be feces leftover or whatever.
Last night I felt the need to go wash my anus and I immediately felt them again, only this time there where more and I had to stop and check. They felt just like how you would expect pieces of cotton / toilet paper to feel, and when I took an image that's also how they look like. However, I don't wear white underpants and I don't use toilet papers, and the source seems to be from within the anus rather than from outside.
I am undergoing laser hair removal every month but I doubt that's the cause since, again, the source seems to be from within the anus.
Could this be pinworms or dried white mucus? I took the images after I tried to wash the area so I that could have some impact.
The last two were taken after I washed.
Last night I felt the need to go wash my anus and I immediately felt them again, only this time there where more and I had to stop and check. They felt just like how you would expect pieces of cotton / toilet paper to feel, and when I took an image that's also how they look like. However, I don't wear white underpants and I don't use toilet papers, and the source seems to be from within the anus rather than from outside.
I am undergoing laser hair removal every month but I doubt that's the cause since, again, the source seems to be from within the anus.
Could this be pinworms or dried white mucus? I took the images after I tried to wash the area so I that could have some impact.
The last two were taken after I washed.
Brief Answer:
Needs swab test from these lesions
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear ,
These white spots needs to tested by swab test , it can be benign wart or HPV infection ,so once go to general physician to rule out infection , if it's positive then needs treatment, surgeon is good option in your case
Thanks.
Needs swab test from these lesions
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear ,
These white spots needs to tested by swab test , it can be benign wart or HPV infection ,so once go to general physician to rule out infection , if it's positive then needs treatment, surgeon is good option in your case
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Hi Doctor, thanks for your reply. Did you take a look at the images I attached ? they aren't warts as I washed them away ..
I am talking about the white residue that looks like toilet paper residue (they aren't).. nothing that's attached to the skin ..
I am talking about the white residue that looks like toilet paper residue (they aren't).. nothing that's attached to the skin ..
Brief Answer:
These needs physical and microbiological examination
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear ,
Yes this can be parasitic infection but still need to proved, stool examination can tell as fungus can too present like this rarely, you should once consult local physician for prescription and examination ( do you have itching? Fever? Or fatigue or any symptoms that can help in diagnosis too
( keep good hygiene and wash hands, clothes, regularly)
Albendazole is given for treatment of worms
Thanks.
These needs physical and microbiological examination
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear ,
Yes this can be parasitic infection but still need to proved, stool examination can tell as fungus can too present like this rarely, you should once consult local physician for prescription and examination ( do you have itching? Fever? Or fatigue or any symptoms that can help in diagnosis too
( keep good hygiene and wash hands, clothes, regularly)
Albendazole is given for treatment of worms
Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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