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What Makes The Anal Skin Look Soft And Moist While Having Constipation And Diabetes?

Posted on Thu, 6 Sep 2018

Question: Skin around anus is soft and moist as compared to rest of skin

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Some amount of softness and moistness around perianal area is normal.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Thanks for posting your query.

I went through your description.

Some amount of softness and moistness around the anal area is normal.

Do you have history of constipation?
Do you have diabetes or any other ailments?
Are you taking any medicines?
Do you have itching, burning or any other complaints on the perianal area?

Kindly revert with the answers.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (11 minutes later)

yes I have history of constipation and diabetic and overweight it not totally wet but a little bit moist and soft as compared to normal skin no other complaint

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry about.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Welcome back.

I don't think you have to worry about it if it not causing any discomfort.

It is normal for it to be slightly soft and moist as compared to rest of the skin.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (7 minutes later)

it not around perianal area , it is on perianal skin, the skin which have folds

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Still normal.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Welcome again.

It is still normal.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (7 minutes later)

can long sitting hours produce sweat in perianal area or exercise

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, long sitting hours and exercise can cause sweating in this area.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Welcome again.

Yes, sitting for long hours and exercise can cause sweating in perianal area.

I hope this answers your query.

Take care.

Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad