What Causes A Boil On The Buttock?

Posted on Wed, 9 Nov 2016

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Question : obviously i suffer from a boil.Should i go to a docter or can i simply wait ?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (-3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Apply topical antibiotic, consult doctor if no improvement in next 2 days

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at Health Care Magic

You need to apply topical antibiotic like Neosporin ointment on the boil twice daily.
If it doesn't show improvement in 2 days consult a doctor as you may require oral antibiotics as well.
No need to apply Lotrimin cream as it is an antifungal and won't be effective in the treatment of boil.

Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

thank you for your quick answer.The boil is just of the size of 0,5 inch x 0,5inch and is not open.It is covered by skin competely.It is situated on my ass.I can feel it and
have in general no pain, unless I am sitting down on a chair.
Do you still think your advice is right ? Anyway I am on holidays in Florida right now, Do I need a prescription frim a doctor to get the
Neospirin ointment in a Pharmacy ?
Best regards,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No need of doctor's prescription to get neosporin ointment

Detailed Answer:
If the boil is completely covered topical antibiotic may not act very well.
You don't need to have a doctor's prescription to get neosporin.
You can try it for 2 days.
If there is no improvement you need to consult a doctor.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng