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Developed A Big Pimple On Anus. Now The Size Has Reduced. What Does The Finding Mean?

Hi, After eating lot of spicy chicken, i suddenly noticed that night i had developed a big round shaped pimple on the right side wall of the Anus, it was very painful for two to three days(was not able to sit fast etc.), now after nearly two weeks it has reduced in the size very much, but still its there. I was taking Apple cider vinegar also daily which should have added body heat. Can you please say what has exactly happened ? Thanks.
posted on Sat, 6 Apr 2013
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Hi

Thanks for your query

Seems like you have developed folliculitis in the groin.
Now firstly i would advise you to keep the area clean and dry as much as possible.
Do not apply any kind of moisturizing creams/lotions or oil over the affected area.
Wear cotton undergarments so as to decrease the amount of sweating.

Clean the area with lukewarm water twice a day and apply an antibiotic cream over the area twice daily.
If inspite of the above measures, the lesion persists or continues to increase in size, then you might need a course of oral antibiotics along with pain killers.

In that case, I would advise you to visit a dermatologist for proper assessment and treatment.

Hope it helps

Dr Geetika Paul
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Developed A Big Pimple On Anus. Now The Size Has Reduced. What Does The Finding Mean?

Hi Thanks for your query Seems like you have developed folliculitis in the groin. Now firstly i would advise you to keep the area clean and dry as much as possible. Do not apply any kind of moisturizing creams/lotions or oil over the affected area. Wear cotton undergarments so as to decrease the amount of sweating. Clean the area with lukewarm water twice a day and apply an antibiotic cream over the area twice daily. If inspite of the above measures, the lesion persists or continues to increase in size, then you might need a course of oral antibiotics along with pain killers. In that case, I would advise you to visit a dermatologist for proper assessment and treatment. Hope it helps Dr Geetika Paul