What Causes Bumps On Buttocks That Are Bleeding?

Posted on Wed, 11 Mar 2015

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Question : I have bumps on my buttock, and they bleed (mostly when I am sitting down). Thus usually only happens during certain times, like when it's warm or just for a couple weeks at a time randomly. What can I do to prevent this, as well as excessive sweating down there, which both creates embarrassing stains on light colored shorts.
thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I suggest culture and sensitive testing to identify the causative pathogen

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I have taken note of your query.

I suggest a possibility of recurrent bacterial folliculitis.
Some individuals are carriers of staph. aureus on skin and this can present as recurrent bacterial folliculitis.
This can happen more commonly in hot and humid weather conditions.
I suggest you to go for a culture and sensitivity testing from one of these bumps.
This would identify the causative bacteria and also will determine its antibiotic sensitivity.
One of the oral antibiotics to which the isolated bacteria is sensitive can then be started for 2-3 weeks to eradicate carrier state.
Topically you may use an OTC topical antibacterial e.g 2% Mupirocin ointment twice daily.
Use an antibacterial soaps for daily bath. Bath twice daily.
Wear loose fitting cotton clothes and cotton undergarments.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (5 minutes later)

Can you suggest a topical ointment brand?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Topical mupirocin ointment

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Bactroban is an OTC brand of 2% Mupirocin, that is available internationally.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (5 minutes later)

okay. I tend to perspire more than the average person. Anything I can do to help keep sweating in sensitive regions under control?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Aluminium chloride hexahydrate is an effective antipersipirant

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Aluminium chloride hexahydrate is an effective antiperspirant as well as antibacterial. It is available as 10% Or 20% lotion.
Useful in individuals who sweat a lot from a particular area i.e have localized hyperhidrosis e.g axilla, palms, soles etc
It is available on prescription of a dermatologist. You may use it twice daily.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (9 hours later)

is this something I can use to treat the bumps?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can use 2% Mupirocin ointment

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Yes, this is absolutely fine.

Regards

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