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What Causes Ring Like Infections In Anus?
Hi, my son is 4 years old, he has a red ring round his anus and seems to stay. We applied an anti-fungal cream, it settled down a bit and came back again. Can it be yeast infection, food sensitivity? please advise on what we should do.
Many thanks best regards,Virginie
Many thanks best regards,Virginie
Tue, 17 Jun 2014
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
The history suggests me that your son may be having fungal infection which should be confirmed by physical examination.
The fungus are the normal commensals of the genitals and it can sustain for longer period of time in wet and poor hygiene areas.
For the present symptoms I would suggest you to follow
1. Keep the area dry and clean
2.Apply B4 nappi cream after urination and defecation.
3.Topical agents like clotrimazole need to be applied daily.
Thank you.
Welcome to HCM,
The history suggests me that your son may be having fungal infection which should be confirmed by physical examination.
The fungus are the normal commensals of the genitals and it can sustain for longer period of time in wet and poor hygiene areas.
For the present symptoms I would suggest you to follow
1. Keep the area dry and clean
2.Apply B4 nappi cream after urination and defecation.
3.Topical agents like clotrimazole need to be applied daily.
Thank you.
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