What Causes Red Sore Between Buttock Cheeks At The Top?
In the summer mostly, I get a red sore between buttock cheeks at the top. I know it is related to sweating and summer heat, but after a long 12 hour car ride, it is like a nickel sized sore and I have been putting antibiotic salve on it and zinc oxide on it, but I have a very hard time sitting because it burns and hurts. What else can be done? Sitting in epson salt baths was suggested and I don't know how to cover it to help with sitting. Also I live alone and it is hard to cover and reach. I am older and have had well controlled diabetes for 43 years and want to stay that way. Thank you for any suggestions your can give.
I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..
As per your complain it seems that a red sore between buttock cheeks at the top seems to be most probably due to formation of Pilonidal cyst or Pilonidal Abscess and it can occur due to causes like traumatic injury to tailbone area, ingrown hairs, infection in the area etc.. I would suggest you to consult a Proctologist or a General Surgeon and get evaluated and a clinical examination is generally sufficient and if required x ray can also be advised.. In case of Pilonidal abscess you can be advised a course of antibiotics, anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen and cool compresses over the area.. You can also be advised Incision and Drainage in case of abscess and Marsupialization or Enucleation in case of Cyst..
Hope this information helps..
Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Red Sore Between Buttock Cheeks At The Top?
Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that a red sore between buttock cheeks at the top seems to be most probably due to formation of Pilonidal cyst or Pilonidal Abscess and it can occur due to causes like traumatic injury to tailbone area, ingrown hairs, infection in the area etc.. I would suggest you to consult a Proctologist or a General Surgeon and get evaluated and a clinical examination is generally sufficient and if required x ray can also be advised.. In case of Pilonidal abscess you can be advised a course of antibiotics, anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen and cool compresses over the area.. You can also be advised Incision and Drainage in case of abscess and Marsupialization or Enucleation in case of Cyst.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.