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Are Red Itchy Pus Filled Bumps On The Buttocks A Sign Of Herpes?

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Posted on Mon, 2 May 2016
Question: rash started on my butt two days ago. it was hot and itchy then red bumbs appeared some with white in the middle. I am very scared this is herpes.
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Answered by Dr. VINAY KUMAR (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Possibility of bacterial infection, usually subsides with antibiotics

Detailed Answer:
Hello My Dear,

Thanks for contacting us with your query!
I am Dr V XXXXXXX a XXXXXXX Consultant Dermatologist and Venereologist.

I have studied the details and would be glad to help you in finding a solution to the concerns.

For someone attending with me personally, I would have taken a thorough history and conducted examination of lesions as well as general health and. In most cases, I would have advised as follows:

1 Give due importance to hygiene including frequent washing, wearing loose garments, and ensuring your sugar levels are always within normal range.

2 Mupirocin ointment twice daily

3 Cap. CoAmoxy-Clav 625 mg twice day for 5 days as antibiotic supplemented with Multivitamin preparation

4 Pain killers like IBUPROFEN 400 mg 2-3 times a day for 3 days.

Please make the best use of given information. I would be glad to answer any further questions from you.

Our best wishes, always!
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Are Red Itchy Pus Filled Bumps On The Buttocks A Sign Of Herpes?

Brief Answer: Possibility of bacterial infection, usually subsides with antibiotics Detailed Answer: Hello My Dear, Thanks for contacting us with your query! I am Dr V XXXXXXX a XXXXXXX Consultant Dermatologist and Venereologist. I have studied the details and would be glad to help you in finding a solution to the concerns. For someone attending with me personally, I would have taken a thorough history and conducted examination of lesions as well as general health and. In most cases, I would have advised as follows: 1 Give due importance to hygiene including frequent washing, wearing loose garments, and ensuring your sugar levels are always within normal range. 2 Mupirocin ointment twice daily 3 Cap. CoAmoxy-Clav 625 mg twice day for 5 days as antibiotic supplemented with Multivitamin preparation 4 Pain killers like IBUPROFEN 400 mg 2-3 times a day for 3 days. Please make the best use of given information. I would be glad to answer any further questions from you. Our best wishes, always!