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Hello. My son is 3 and a half years old. In the middle of December I found what appeared to be either a wart or skin tag between his penis and scrotum. I pointed it out to his pediatrician who said it can happen and did not appear concerned. However within the next several weeks I found what looked like a cluster of growths around his anus. I researched it and thought it looked like Molluscum. However, I looked closely at it again tonight and really started second guessing that. I took pictures and contacted my aunt who is a nurse. She seemed concerned and said it looked like too many to be molluscum and said he needs to go to the doctor's tomorrow. As I started searching more, I became horrified by what I was finding. Can someone please give your thoughts on what this could be because my mind is running wild with awful thoughts. I am calling the doctor tomorrow morning but just can't stop thinking about this. Thank you.

Category: Dermatologist

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Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar
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Hello,

Thank you for choosing DoctorSpring. Our Paediatrician has referred your consult to me.
I can understand your concern.

The pictures suggest presence of viral warts in the anal region. It is not very common in this age group. Hence a diagnostic confirmation is required. The warts in anal region are usually transmitted by sexual contact with a person having warts. But other modalities of transmission can occur.

This need to be treated by his Doctor, I would recommend that you visit his doctor to have a look as soon as possible and to probe into this matter. This could be a sensitive issue and it is better handled by your Doctor. The good news is that this can be treated. As I said a confirmatory diagnosis has to be made and you should not delay the consult.

Please let me know if you have any queries.

Take care

Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar
Category: Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon
Experience: 
Diploma in Dermatology - Royal College Of Physicians & Surgeons Of Glasgow, UK , 2010
Residency - DNB, Dermatology -  K.J Somaiya Hospital, Mumbai, 2009
Medical School & Internship - MBBS - Dr. D . Y . Patil Medical College, Mumbai, 2004
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