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What Caused A Painful Hard Red Sore On My Buttcheek?
Have a painfull hard red sore that developed over last few days that hurtd when I sit down. Its like where my my underwear rubs on it. Its about 1 to 2 inch in diameter and warm to the touch. Ive been using cortizone to try to aleviate with no relief.
Mon, 19 May 2014
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic forum
I completely understand the discomfort you are sufffering from and according to the symptoms you are describing it is most likely a boil which is due to infection of hair follicle or sebaceous(oil containing) glands with armpits, buttocks,face, neck being most common sites. Most common causes of it are:
1. Improper hygiene
2. Lack of proper nutrition
3. Diabetes
I suggest you to have hot compressions of the affected part 3-4 times a day, wear loose clothing, avoid using soap with chemicals at the affected part, you can use any anti-bacterial soap for cleaning the infected part, within a few days pus will develop and the boil will burst causing pain relief.If boil doesn't rupture in 2 weeks from initiation you can get it examined by a physician if at all drainage of boil is required.
Importantly, don't try to press or squeeze the infected site it will lead to worsening and spread of infection.
Hope you find my answer useful.
Regards,
Dr. Tushar Tamboli
Welcome to healthcare magic forum
I completely understand the discomfort you are sufffering from and according to the symptoms you are describing it is most likely a boil which is due to infection of hair follicle or sebaceous(oil containing) glands with armpits, buttocks,face, neck being most common sites. Most common causes of it are:
1. Improper hygiene
2. Lack of proper nutrition
3. Diabetes
I suggest you to have hot compressions of the affected part 3-4 times a day, wear loose clothing, avoid using soap with chemicals at the affected part, you can use any anti-bacterial soap for cleaning the infected part, within a few days pus will develop and the boil will burst causing pain relief.If boil doesn't rupture in 2 weeks from initiation you can get it examined by a physician if at all drainage of boil is required.
Importantly, don't try to press or squeeze the infected site it will lead to worsening and spread of infection.
Hope you find my answer useful.
Regards,
Dr. Tushar Tamboli
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