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Is it true that hemorrhoids can cause "butt acne"? cause when i got an external hemorrhoid i also got pimples on my butt...

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Dr. Randy Stevens answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Related : Hemorrhoids occur with stasis of blood. Prevention is key. Don't sit on toilet for long periods. Try sitz baths. Once you have hemorrhoids keep the area very clean and prevent wiping too hard. If you aren't clean you'll end up with bacteria from feces causing infection on the skin "acne".

Answered 7/13/2018

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