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What Is A Big Lump On The Perineum?

For about a week now have had a big hard lump on the perineum, tried using an otc antifungal (thinking it was jock itch related) and ibuprophen to reduce swelling but since then it has burst with puss and blood comming out ...plus a bit of skin? im not sure what it is.
Tue, 18 Mar 2014
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Hi. This is obviously an abscess which has got opened up.
Continue Ibuprofen thrice daily. I would advise you to see a Doctor for check-up and a prescription for an antibiotic, proper dressings under aseptic precautions.
No need for an anti-fugal.
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What Is A Big Lump On The Perineum?

Hi. This is obviously an abscess which has got opened up. Continue Ibuprofen thrice daily. I would advise you to see a Doctor for check-up and a prescription for an antibiotic, proper dressings under aseptic precautions. No need for an anti-fugal.