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Can Small Red Bumps In Genital Region And Buttocks Be Related To Pustular Psoriasis?

I had a previous pustular psoriasis episode about 2 years ago in my genital region and buttocks, and now have small red bumps with indented center in the same area. It doesn't look like the same thing as 2 years ago. Could this be another form of psoriasis?
Mon, 27 Oct 2014
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Hi,

The lesions in groin areas and buttocks you described may be most probably folliculitis. Folliculitis is an infection of hair follicles. There may be mild to severe pain. Mild itching may be there. It may be due to friction of the areas. It is not pustular psoriasis.

You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis.

You may take antibiotic like cefixime,antiinflammatory like nimesulide and antihistaminics like levocetirizine. Antibiotic like fusidic acid cream may be applied on the lesions. Dettol liquid may be used to cleanse the area.

You might feel better after few weeks treatment. I hope you got my answer.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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Can Small Red Bumps In Genital Region And Buttocks Be Related To Pustular Psoriasis?

Hi, The lesions in groin areas and buttocks you described may be most probably folliculitis. Folliculitis is an infection of hair follicles. There may be mild to severe pain. Mild itching may be there. It may be due to friction of the areas. It is not pustular psoriasis. You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis. You may take antibiotic like cefixime,antiinflammatory like nimesulide and antihistaminics like levocetirizine. Antibiotic like fusidic acid cream may be applied on the lesions. Dettol liquid may be used to cleanse the area. You might feel better after few weeks treatment. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD