Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
Skin infection near anal skin tag
by jtla, Sep 26, 2008 05:26PM
I have what seems to be a skin infection about an inch to the right of my anus. I also have skin tags due to bad hemorrhoids. This infection is tender when pushed, seems like opens to a sore every once in a while. The skin tag lays on this wound. I can not get it to heal......I tried Neosporin, anti fungal cream, vasoline, and hydrocrotizne cream. I check on this wound, touch it, squeeze it......maybe I made it worse? What can you advise?
Related discussions
-
hemorrhoids (3 replies):What is the difference between hemorrhoids and tags?
-
anal skin tags (2 replies):hi i had my op yesterday to remove a anal skin tag ...[more]
-
anal itching,burning,pain (2 replies):I,ve been dealing with anal itching and horrible pain e...[more]
-
Sentinel Pile? Genital Wart? Skin Tag?A few months ago, I noticed one small bump on the skin i...[more]
-
anal skin tags (1 replies):I hear that it's common for someone to have skin tags on...[more]
-
Anal Skin Tag (1 replies):I have about 3 anal skin tags which cause me a little bi...[more]
-
Unbearable pimple of some sort in the anal area (1 replies):Since last week, I noticed a small growth, like a pimple...[more]
-
Medication for Anal Fissures (1 replies):Hi I'm Temo and I need a little help with something. For...[more]
-
Herpes of Anal Fissure (5 replies):I have herpes that appear on my left buttock about once ...[more]
Post Comment
Related Communities
Recent Videos
Related Expert Forums
Recent Activity
Most Popular Trackers
RSS
Expert Activity
Community Members
Most Viewed Health Pages
An anal fissure is a cut or tear occuring in the anus that extends upwards into the anal canal. Fissures are a common condition of the anus and anal canal. Most anal fissures are caused by stretching of the anal mucosa beyond its capability. Many acute anal fissures will heal spontaneously. Some fissures become chronic and will not heal. Fissures usually cause pain during bowel movements that often is severe.
Most anal fissures are shallow or superficial. These fissures self-heal within a couple of weeks. Treatment used for hemorrhoid such as eating a high-fiber diet, using stool softener, taking pain killer and having a sitz bath can help. However, it would be best to have this evaluated by your doctor or be referred to a colorectal surgeon to rule out other causes such as anal fistula or abscess.
Take care and regards.