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What Causes Open Sore On Buttocks?

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Posted on Tue, 13 May 2014
Question: I have an open sore on my butt. It itchs a lot and hurts only sometimes, (sitting or lying down). There is a bit of puss. I have gotten the same before. Any idea what it is?
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Its folliculitis with surrounding cellulitis Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Sir, Thank you very much for providing clinical photograph. The lesion is of fungal infection with folliculitis and surrounding cellulitis. I would suggest you the following which will definitely help 1. Hot Seitz bath: Add lukewarm water to a medium sized tub. Add handful of common table salt in it. Sit in it immersing your bottom 15-20 minutes each session thrice a day. 2. Clean and dry the area: Apply following ointment Candid B ( Clotrimazole + Betamethasone ) and T Bact ( Mupirocin ) ointment thrice a day 3. Oral antibiotic : Augementin Duo ( Amoxicillin + Clavullinic acid) 1 gm twice a day for 5 days 3. Antihistaminic like Cetrizine or Hydroxyzine will be effective for relieving itching 4. Rule out High blood sugar level In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Take Care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS,MS,MCH Consultant Surgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (43 minutes later)
Hi. Thank you for your response. Can you tell me where I possibly get this fungal infection? This is not the first time I have gotten this. It has happened several times, maybe once in a year, but has happened a couple of times(3-4), over the past 9 years.
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (50 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Moisture and sugar level predispose Detailed Answer: Hi Greetings Following are predisposing factors for fungal infection 1. Moisture: Excessive sweating 2. Constant sitting 3. Tight clothes 4. Hyperglycemia: That is the reason i asked you to get Sugar level checked. Keeping the area clean and dry will be helpful. Take Care Best Regards Dr Deepak
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What Causes Open Sore On Buttocks?

Brief Answer: Its folliculitis with surrounding cellulitis Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Sir, Thank you very much for providing clinical photograph. The lesion is of fungal infection with folliculitis and surrounding cellulitis. I would suggest you the following which will definitely help 1. Hot Seitz bath: Add lukewarm water to a medium sized tub. Add handful of common table salt in it. Sit in it immersing your bottom 15-20 minutes each session thrice a day. 2. Clean and dry the area: Apply following ointment Candid B ( Clotrimazole + Betamethasone ) and T Bact ( Mupirocin ) ointment thrice a day 3. Oral antibiotic : Augementin Duo ( Amoxicillin + Clavullinic acid) 1 gm twice a day for 5 days 3. Antihistaminic like Cetrizine or Hydroxyzine will be effective for relieving itching 4. Rule out High blood sugar level In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Take Care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS,MS,MCH Consultant Surgeon