What Causes A Burn Like Bruise On Buttocks?

Posted on Thu, 6 Nov 2014

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Question : I have a burn like bruise on my butt cheek, please see attach photos. It is on my sit bone but I did not have an injury. I use a heated mattress pad but do not think it would give a burn.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
bruise

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photographs.
There is possibility that some unnoticed injury might have occurred.
It is looking like a simple bruise.
Please apply ointment fluticasone twice daily for a week.
You will get relief.
There is nothing to worry.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

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