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What Is This Reason Of A Swollened Lump On The Top Of My Butt Crack Mean ? Which Is Painful

hello. i have a lump and it swollened on the top of my butt crack . and when i lay down or sit down it hurts. it dosent hurt that much when i walk or stand. also it hurts if i try to lay down or sit down correctly ; i always have to move to feel comfortable but im still not comfortable. like now im laying down regaular and im in pain but im need to be comfortable. what does this mean ?
Thu, 30 Jun 2011
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi welcome to HealthcareMagic

The common skin infection on buttocks is folliculitis.. folliculitis is infection of the hair follicle.. you can apply neomycin cream twice daily for a week,.. do not prick or scratch with finger it will lead to secondary infections... you are needed to consult a dermatologist.. i hope i have answered your question...

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General & Family Physician Dr. Pragnesh Vachharajani's  Response
Hi,thanks for query.You might be having some pus collection in that area.that is the reason why its pain a lot.you need physical examination and course of antibiotics for this.Please do not ignore this as infection can this area can spread fast.
wishing you good health.
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General & Family Physician Dr. Shainaz Arif Kaware's  Response
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The lump or swelling on top of the butt crack is probably an abscess or a cyst.Please get examined by a doctor to find what it is and if it is an abscess then you will need antibiotics which the doctor will prescribe.If you don't get relief with the antibiotics or the swelling increases then you will have to consult a surgeon for surgical drainage of pus if any or removal of the cyst if it is so.
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What Is This Reason Of A Swollened Lump On The Top Of My Butt Crack Mean ? Which Is Painful

Hi welcome to HealthcareMagic The common skin infection on buttocks is folliculitis.. folliculitis is infection of the hair follicle.. you can apply neomycin cream twice daily for a week,.. do not prick or scratch with finger it will lead to secondary infections... you are needed to consult a dermatologist.. i hope i have answered your question... Thank you...