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What Causes Painful Red Bump In Intergluteal Cleft?

hi how are you i am 27 years old, male, live in north chicago - i woke up two days ago with a red, inflamed, bump - very, very painful at the very top of my buttcrack (sounds stupid but no joke). probably about the size of a half dollar - i ve done some research on pilonidal conditions and there is no drainage or anything like that nor do i have a history of anything like that....i m concerned that i was bit by something as it really hurts, any ideas? Thanks, brian.

posted on Fri, 18 Dec 2015

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Dermatologist, Dr. Ilyas Patel's Response

Hi,

It may be folliculitis. Kindly consult the dermatologist for the firm diagnosis.

I would suggest...

- antibiotic like cephalaxin 500 mg twice a day
- antiinflammatory drugs like paracetamol with aceclofenac twice a day
- tab vitamin C 1gm daily
- apply mupirocin oint. on the lesion
- Dettol liq bath
- good nutrition

I hope this would be helpful.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD

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What Causes Painful Red Bump In Intergluteal Cleft?

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