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Small flat in skin white pimple near anus area. not sore nor red. using good hygiene and leaving it alone. what is this and do i need to do anything special?

Q: small flat in skin white pimple near anus area. not sore nor red. using good hygiene and leaving it alone. what is this and do i need to do anything special?

: A physician would have to inspect this for accurate diagnosis, but if it's A pimple or tiny pustule, applying warm water compresses for 10 minutes,patting dry&amp; applying an antibiotic cream or ointment a couple of times a day should prevent boils or abscesses from forming.

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A physician would have to inspect this for accurate diagnosis, but if it's A pimple or tiny pustule, applying warm water compresses for 10 minutes,patting dry& applying an antibiotic cream or ointment a couple of times a day should prevent boils or abscesses from forming.

Answered 7/23/2023

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Small flat in skin white pimple near anus area. not sore nor red. using good hygiene and leaving it alone. what is this and do i need to do anything special?

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