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A member asked:

Have a small red lump on perineum near anus. been tested so not std. sensitive to touch. applied polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) to area. cyst, hair follicle?

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We could speculate..: ...Re: fissures, fistula, abscess, skin eruptions, etc. But the only way to know for sure is to have your local doctor examine you. Get checked please so appropriate treatment or intervention can be offered without further delay.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/5/2014

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