What Causes White Pimples Outside Anus?

Posted on Tue, 20 May 2014

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Question : My 5 yr old grandchild and her Mother live with me. She goes to pre-K everyday. Just noticed after giving her a bath tonight, there are 6 or 7 small white pimples outside around the anus. She is not saying she itches and the area is not red...What could this be and how should we treat it?

Answered by Dr. Synthyia Bhagat (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
relax.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
Physical examination will be needed for proper diagnosis.
Since it is asymptomatic nothing to worry.
Causes could be.
-blocked ducts appear as pimples which settles of its own.
- mild candida infection.
I suggest you to observe it for few days.
wipe area gently.
Ensure she is taking adequate fluid and fibre in diet so as to have soft stools.

Watch for any reddness,itching,pus oozing.
In case of these symptoms get her evaluated by pediatrician.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can help further.
Take care.

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