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What Does A Recurring Lump In The Buttock Indicate?
Question: Hi i am in my lates 20's I have a bump inside left butt cheek comes an goes. I had it about twice for this year i believe .The first time i seen the bump was about a year an a half ago i popped it and it went away until this year. I popped it a few weeks ago and now it came back again. It is very discomfortable when bump swells up an has a white head i think it is ready to bust at this point when i see it swells up with white head.
Brief Answer:
It looks like a Sebaceous cyst.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I saw the pic.
It looks like an Infected sebaceous cyst.
The white thing that is visible is Pus.If the pus is drained,the cyst wall will be intact and may recur at a later date.
So,it has to be removed completely.
It is a simple procedure.It can be done under local Anaesthesia.
Please consult your Surgeon and proceed accordingly.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.
If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
It looks like a Sebaceous cyst.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I saw the pic.
It looks like an Infected sebaceous cyst.
The white thing that is visible is Pus.If the pus is drained,the cyst wall will be intact and may recur at a later date.
So,it has to be removed completely.
It is a simple procedure.It can be done under local Anaesthesia.
Please consult your Surgeon and proceed accordingly.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.
If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
What is another way besides surgical removal i can use?For instance any over the counter anti biotics creams? Also i have not popped it i am hoping it goes down with home remedies?
Brief Answer:
There are no home remedies.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am sorry to say that there are no home remedies for this.
Over the counter Antibiotic cream will not be helpful.
This is a swelling which has a Cyst wall along with contents.In your case,the contents got infected.Eventhough pus comes out,the cyst wall will remain and cause recurrence later.
So,it has to be removed completely to prevent recurrence.
It is a very simple procedure.
Wish you good health.
Regards
There are no home remedies.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am sorry to say that there are no home remedies for this.
Over the counter Antibiotic cream will not be helpful.
This is a swelling which has a Cyst wall along with contents.In your case,the contents got infected.Eventhough pus comes out,the cyst wall will remain and cause recurrence later.
So,it has to be removed completely to prevent recurrence.
It is a very simple procedure.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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