What Causes Boils On Buttock And Scrotum?

Posted on Fri, 10 Apr 2015

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Question : I have got some small boils on the upper part of my buttocks and on the lower part of scrotum. I am attaching the photos for your reference. I am not sure why these came but please suggest me some solution. thanks

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Healing cold sores (herpes zoster)

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting your query on HCM.

I appreciate your concern for the skin problem on your buttock and scrotum.
After having gone through your history and the pictures uploaded I am of the opinion that you had herpes zoster (viral) infection which is now in healing stage.

If it hurts or itches use calamine lotion and NSAID pain killlers.

Hope this suggestion could be of help to you.
Best regards.

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