Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Red, Itchy Bump On The Butt Crack, No Pain. Can I Use Boils Cream?
My 7 year old has a red bump at the top of her butt crack. It was white with a black dot on one side and a red dot on the other side yesterday. Today, it is twice the size and completely red. It itches, but does not hurt. Should I use boil cream? Is there something I can do or should we see a doctor? I don t want it to get worse.
Tue, 26 Jun 2012
Hello parent,
As the size is increasing and redness is increasing we have to rule out infection, hence a consultation is a must.
Other indications for infection ( and consequently antibiotics are ) , frank pus, pain on touching ( tenderness) and fever.
The area where the problem is there is not exposed to air, and sweating can occur. This can aggravate the problem.
Other possibility is some insect bite allergy. The insect need not visible. In the cloth it might have stuck when the cloth was hung for drying.
Itching indicates allergy best first aid is apply tap water in a cloth over the area.
If in India, once gut worms have to be thought of
the chemical we use for washing and bathing also should be thought of
As the size is increasing and redness is increasing we have to rule out infection, hence a consultation is a must.
Other indications for infection ( and consequently antibiotics are ) , frank pus, pain on touching ( tenderness) and fever.
The area where the problem is there is not exposed to air, and sweating can occur. This can aggravate the problem.
Other possibility is some insect bite allergy. The insect need not visible. In the cloth it might have stuck when the cloth was hung for drying.
Itching indicates allergy best first aid is apply tap water in a cloth over the area.
If in India, once gut worms have to be thought of
the chemical we use for washing and bathing also should be thought of
I find this answer helpful
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Intergluteal cleft
Loading Online Doctors....