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What Causes Little White Itchy Bumps On Buttocks?

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Posted on Tue, 21 Oct 2014
Question: I have a lot of white little bumps on my butt. Its itchy and it happened all of sudden. Started yesterday withan itchy bump and spreaded this way today. I am using antibiotic ointment. What is it?
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Probably an alergy!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about these little bumps that you have reported.

I have taken a look at the picture and have the impression that you magnified it. From all the information and the image that you have provided, this bumps are probably of allergic origin. Treatment would consist in using anti histamines like Benadryl, Zyrtec, etc. and keeping the area clean and airy. You do not really need to use an antibiotic ointment right now. I am pretty confident with this treatment,, you would get immediate relief and notice significant improvement within 3days.

If there is anything new that you used during this period, I will like you to double check just to make sure that this is not the possible cause of this skin eruption.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)
I added another photo, this time is original. If it could be an allergy, what could it be the reason?
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (20 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please, report the progress of this rash to me!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for following up with me.

These images look very worse than what your description sounds. I am afraid they are taken at very close range and makes the presentation very concerning.

My suggestion is that you report the progress of this rash to me. If should be drying up with no new ones. If this is not the case, I will recommend that you follow up and get this rash examined by a doctor.

The cause of this, If confirmed as allergy, would be identified by trying to analyze all the products you have used recently. If they are new, that may be the likely cause. If you have ever had any similar rash in the past, look back at the two circumstances and pick out the similarities for that would be a big clue towards identifying the cause. Otherwise, I cannot tell for sure what the cause is.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks and please keep me updated!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Little White Itchy Bumps On Buttocks?

Brief Answer: Probably an alergy! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about these little bumps that you have reported. I have taken a look at the picture and have the impression that you magnified it. From all the information and the image that you have provided, this bumps are probably of allergic origin. Treatment would consist in using anti histamines like Benadryl, Zyrtec, etc. and keeping the area clean and airy. You do not really need to use an antibiotic ointment right now. I am pretty confident with this treatment,, you would get immediate relief and notice significant improvement within 3days. If there is anything new that you used during this period, I will like you to double check just to make sure that this is not the possible cause of this skin eruption. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.