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Does Soreness In Buttocks With Skin Tear Indicate Pilonidal Disease?
My butt has been sore for a couple of days, it hurts to spread the cheeks apart. when I look there seems to be a tear in the skin (3cm, superficial) in the midline which has a burning sensation. I dont see any holes and there is no discharge. do i have pilonidal disease
Mon, 9 Mar 2015
Hi dear
Pilonidal sinus is usually a longstanding condition with recurring infection.
If this was recent onset and short duration, may just indicate an infective ulcer.
Keep the are clean and dry.apply antibacterial cream.kindly get it examined by your doctor to assess need for oral antibiotics.
Take care.Thank you.
Pilonidal sinus is usually a longstanding condition with recurring infection.
If this was recent onset and short duration, may just indicate an infective ulcer.
Keep the are clean and dry.apply antibacterial cream.kindly get it examined by your doctor to assess need for oral antibiotics.
Take care.Thank you.
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