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Suggest Remedy For Scab On Buttocks

I have a small scab-like spot on my right buttocks. Well, it looks like I picked a scab but I didn't! It appeared overnight, is dry, and has a tiny black dot in the center. I have no history of acne and am not sexually active. It is about the size of two Q-tips and is rough and pink. Please help me out I am worried it could spread.
Mon, 18 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have scab on buttocks which are red and swollen which seems to be due to inflammation of hair follicles leading to folliculitis which is a bacterial infection. Need not to worry. You should wear loose clothes. You should avoid sharing clothes with anyone. I would suggest you to start with application of betnovate two to three times a day. You should wash maintain proper hygiene and dryness of area. Apply topical antibacterial ointment such as Mupirocin 2%. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined. Start treatment after proper examination. You can go for proper antibiotic course.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedy For Scab On Buttocks

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have scab on buttocks which are red and swollen which seems to be due to inflammation of hair follicles leading to folliculitis which is a bacterial infection. Need not to worry. You should wear loose clothes. You should avoid sharing clothes with anyone. I would suggest you to start with application of betnovate two to three times a day. You should wash maintain proper hygiene and dryness of area. Apply topical antibacterial ointment such as Mupirocin 2%. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined. Start treatment after proper examination. You can go for proper antibiotic course. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari