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What Causes Recurring Pimple Like Rash In Intergluteal Cleft?

Hi, a few days before my period I sometimes develop a sort of rash in my butt crack. It appears like a pimple, then bursts and leaves a hole like an ulcer. Sometimes there is a discharge. Before the rash appears, there is tingling and itching on the spot and then the spot becomes sensitive and painful. I do not scratch it and I wipe gently to avoid bursting the pimple. This usually heals up in about 7-10 days. What can this be and can you suggest a possible cause of this?
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Hello,

It could be a pilonidal cyst. I suggest you to kindly consult a surgeon as it is recurrent. Pilonidal cysts need to be removed if the area is getting repeatedly infected.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S.,
Dermatologist
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What Causes Recurring Pimple Like Rash In Intergluteal Cleft?

Hello, It could be a pilonidal cyst. I suggest you to kindly consult a surgeon as it is recurrent. Pilonidal cysts need to be removed if the area is getting repeatedly infected. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist