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What Causes Recurring Pigmented Raised Lesions On Buttocks?

Posted on Tue, 1 Jul 2014

Question: Hello, I'm now worried about the constant wounds I get on my bum...its been there for almost a year now and when it dries up it leaves a scar and another comes up and also around my nipple area, I noticed this morning that there was some kind of dried wound around there. What could be the cause of all this please and what do I do?

Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
kindly reply to questions

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Welcome to healthcaremagic.
I have read your query and understood your concern.
I have seen the attached pic also.
Thanks for attaching the pic.

I could see multiple pigmented raised lesions over the area.
I will like to know the following details :
1 ) how does the lesion start?
2) it is painful or itchy?
3) whether it is ever pus filled or just raised lesions?
4) does it resolve spontaneously or you need to take some medications?
5) in how much time does it heal to leave scar?

Kindly get back to me with reply of the above questions and if possible attach one close pic of the lesion so that I can visualize it better.

good luck.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Charu Bansal (14 hours later)

The lesions appears out of nowhere ..most times I get to notice it while in the bath. It is neither painful, itchy nor filled with pus..I guess it's just a raised lesions and it does resolve spontaneously. As long as I don't peel it, it does dries up but that can take a while and when it does dry up, another one comes up.

Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
perforating disorders is possibility

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Welcome to healthcaremagic.
I have read your query and understood your concern.

It seems you are suffering from a condition called perforating disorders.
it is a condition of skin characterized by largely asymptomatic raised lesions involving the body.
These lesions may redolve spontaneously leaving scars.

For this, I usually advice my patients to go for skin biopsy so as to confirm the diagnosis.
Once diagnosis is confirmed, topical medications containing potent steroids without or with salicylic acid are given.
if required or no contraindications, oral isotretinoin is also considered.

I will advice you to get skin biopsy from an expert dermatologist for confirmation of diagnosis so that correct treatment can be started.
I hope it helps.
if you have further query you may ask me.
Stay healthy.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar