What Causes Persistent Itching And Red Spots Around Anus?

Posted on Wed, 24 Jun 2015

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Wed, 24 Jun 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hi. I experienced a little bit of pain and now just persistent itching around my anus. There are some red spots just above it that I'm not sure what is it. I did have an ingrown hair in my groin area recently that I pulled out with some pus (after it started draining on its own) if that could be of any relation.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Mixed infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like a mixed bacterial and fungal infection.
I treat such cases with a combination of antifungal and antibacterial cream along with an oral antibiotics.
It gives good response within a week.
you can try this in consultation with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 days later)

Thanks so much. This let me know that it was something serious enough to need my doctor's help and couldnt just treat at home. My doc prescribed oral antibiotic and antifungal cream. Pharmacy was able fill antibiotic but wont have cream until Monday. With these two things coexisting, is it okay to go ahead and start the antibiotic or would it be better to wait until Momday when i can start the cream as well?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Start antibiotics

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
There is nothing to worry.
Go ahead with the antibiotics and you can start the cream on Monday.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T