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Could Swelling In The Region Of The Upper Butt Crack And Hiradenitis Supurativa Be Interrelated?
Question: Hi. I woke up this morning with a small swelling in the region of my upper butt crack. I have had these before and they go away after a few days. It is not very painful, only if I put pressure on it in some way. I remember being diagnosed with Hiradenitis Supurativa (Sp?) a few years ago. Could this be related? It doesn't sound like the pilonidal cysts I've been reading about online today. I'll give it a couple days and if it gets worse I was planning on finding a doctor on Monday. Any thoughts?
Brief Answer:
Possibility of Folliculitis
Detailed Answer:
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From the description given by you, it could possibly be
1. Folliculitis: Infection of hair follicle. Its more likely diagnosis
2. Hidradenitis Suppurata: nfection of sweat gland( What was the site of your previous Hidradenitis? did it heal with scarring?
3. Atypical Pilonidal Sinus: It cannot be competely ruled out/
Exact diagnosis and opinion is only possible by having a look at the lesion, would suggest you to send a clinical photograph of the same.
In the meantime i would advise you the following which will be beneficial for all these.
1. Hot Seitz Bath: Add a handful of salt in a tub of lukewarm water and immerse your bottom in it by sitting in it for 15- 20 minutes each time. Do it thrice a day. It will help relieve oedema and inflammation
2. Analgesic and anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen will be helpful
3. Combination of Ciprofloxacin and Metronidazole will be helpful.
4. Local Application of Mupirocin Ointment
i Hope it helped
Do Get back to me if you need any further assistance.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Surgeon
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
The other HS lesions were between my breasts, on my forehead, on my arm, and on my leg ( all at the same time). only the one between my breasts healed with enough scarring to be seen. Thank you for your help. I will try your suggestions.
Brief Answer:
Take care
Detailed Answer:
Greetings
Wishing you a very happy and healthy life.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
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