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How Can A Painful Pimple On The Intergluteal Cleft Be Treated?
Question: i have a pimple on the top part of my butt crack. and it hurts
Brief Answer:
Possible abscess or infected hair folicle.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your question.
I read it carefully and I understand your concern.
The pimple may be an abscess or a simple folicullitis. It all depends on how big the pimple is.
It may also be a fistula or fissure if except the pimple there is an opening too.
It is is larger then 1cm, it may need draining.
Apply local hot compression so it can burst.
If it doesn't burst, you may need to see a local surgeon who can do that for you.
For the pain take Ibuprofen 400mg every 6 hours.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please kindly close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr.Papaqako
Possible abscess or infected hair folicle.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your question.
I read it carefully and I understand your concern.
The pimple may be an abscess or a simple folicullitis. It all depends on how big the pimple is.
It may also be a fistula or fissure if except the pimple there is an opening too.
It is is larger then 1cm, it may need draining.
Apply local hot compression so it can burst.
If it doesn't burst, you may need to see a local surgeon who can do that for you.
For the pain take Ibuprofen 400mg every 6 hours.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please kindly close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr.Papaqako
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