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Risen Bump On Butt Crack Which Is Painful. History Of Pilonidal Cyst. What Should I Do?
I think I have a risen bump. I have a lump on in my butt crack. I had it three to four days. and I had a pilonidal cyst before and it affected my back. it was very painful to move. but what I have it doesn't affect my back. but it is a bit painful and annoying. The lump isn't visible on the outside but by touch I can feel it and its hard. what should I do?
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
Hi
Looks like you have developed a lesion of folliculitis.
This is basically an infection of the root of hair follicle.
You should clean the affected area with a mild antiseptic lotion twice a day.
Apply a topical antibiotic cream over it.
You might need oral antibiotics if the lesion persists inspite of therapy
Do not apply any other oils or creams over it.
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
Looks like you have developed a lesion of folliculitis.
This is basically an infection of the root of hair follicle.
You should clean the affected area with a mild antiseptic lotion twice a day.
Apply a topical antibiotic cream over it.
You might need oral antibiotics if the lesion persists inspite of therapy
Do not apply any other oils or creams over it.
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
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