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Have A Pimple On The Butt, When Popped Hurts, Applied Cream. Recurs And Bursts Blood Or Pus Comes Out. Pilonidal Cyst? Harmful?
Hi I'm 16 years old and I noticed when I was 15 I had gotten this pimple looking thing around my butt crack at first I didn't pay it no mind because I thought it was a pimple like I said and I popped it it hurt so much so much pain and I thought it would go away it did cause I kept it clean and put some cream my mother recommended then I noticed I started coming back and that's when i was worried didn't know what it was, i had pain every time i get one and it busts because i can feel it its a bad pain and blood or pus comes Out of it and its nasty I searched on the internet what it could be and i found pilonidal cyst But I'm scared. Is it harmful? Do i need medical attention quick? What can happen if untreated ? I need help. I don't want surgurey either :(
Tue, 18 Jun 2013
Hi,
From the information you have given,this does appear to be a pilonidal sinus that is periodically becoming infected. As it has happened a number of times and is causing you pain it may be that you could need surgery to remove it completely. This will cure your problem.
I would suggest you see your doctor so it can be examined and for advice about further treatment. It is a relatively minor operation and a young, fir person should recover quickly from this type of procedure.
Best regards.
Dr K A Pottinger
MBChB FRCA
From the information you have given,this does appear to be a pilonidal sinus that is periodically becoming infected. As it has happened a number of times and is causing you pain it may be that you could need surgery to remove it completely. This will cure your problem.
I would suggest you see your doctor so it can be examined and for advice about further treatment. It is a relatively minor operation and a young, fir person should recover quickly from this type of procedure.
Best regards.
Dr K A Pottinger
MBChB FRCA
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