Suggest Treatment For Severe Rashes On Buttocks

Posted on Mon, 4 Apr 2016

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Sun, 3 Apr 2016 Answered on

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Question : I have a rash on my buttocks and am wondering what you think it is from.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Bacterial folliculitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist). I have gone through your query and i have reviewed the image.

This seems like a folliculitis.

I suggest you to use a topical antibacterial cream e.g either mupirocin 2%cream or fusidic acid 2%cream, twice daily for a week.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 minute later)

Ok do i need a prescription for those or can they be purchased over the counter?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You may try at a drug store near you

Detailed Answer:
Hello.

These are prescription topical antibiotics in many countries and may be also be available over the counter in some other countries. You may try to find either one of them at a drug store near you. Neosporin ointment is another option and it is definitely over the counter.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar