Having White Spot In Anus, Painful. Had Unprotected Anal Sex. Guide

Posted on Sat, 11 May 2013

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Question : i have a small white spot about an inch from my anus; it is mildly painful. i am sexually active, including unprotected anal sex. had unprotectted anal sex on tuesday and wednesday and noticed the spot thursday

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (55 minutes later)

Hello thanks for the query and supportive photograph.
You are probably suffering from a condition called as lichen sclerosis. It is a progressive condition.
Slowly it might spread to entire anal area so urgent treatment is needed.
The treatment for this is potent steroids.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (16 hours later)

this is a single white bump. it does not appear to be patchy and it does not itch. could it just be a pimple?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (12 minutes later)

Yes it could be a pimple.
But the color is worrying.
You are homosexual and had hiv positivity. Both these conditions are predisposing factors for lichen sclerosus.
Though it is not very XXXXXXX condition and also progresses very slowly, I would advice to get it examined by a dermatologist once.
Wishing you a good health.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar