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What exactly does it mean when i have small red bumps around the opening of my anus?

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Dr. Michael Turner answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

It depends: Are they painful? I would also need to know your sexual history in order to give you better advice. These red bumps could be folliculitis, ingrown hairs, bacterial infection, inflammation/irritation from any number of substances or material you have come in contact with, herpes or warts. Please see your physician to get diagnosed appropriately.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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