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What Causes Pigmentation Around The Anus In Children ?
causes of pigmentaion around anus in children age 9 ys.
Sat, 14 Jan 2012
hi
causes are
-generic
-heredity
-protein or vitamin deficiency
-physiological
-irritant application
-frequent diarrhea
causes are
-generic
-heredity
-protein or vitamin deficiency
-physiological
-irritant application
-frequent diarrhea
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If there is no other abnormality, rest assured ,it is just normal. The skin around the anus and genitalia is naturally darker than rest of the body. Some times application of a steroid cream for peri-anal itching can also lead to darkening of the skin in this area.
If there is no other abnormality, rest assured ,it is just normal. The skin around the anus and genitalia is naturally darker than rest of the body. Some times application of a steroid cream for peri-anal itching can also lead to darkening of the skin in this area.
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