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What Could A Painful, Pus Filled Pimple In The Perineal Area Indicate?
I noticed a small, hard pimple in my perineal area yesterday because it was painful. I have popped it 3 times to relieve the prssure and each time stcky, yellowish almost purulent material comes out. How long should I wait for this to resolve before seeing a dr? Thanks
Mon, 4 Jan 2016
Hello
Thanks for query .Based on the fcts that you have posted It seems that you have developed Perineal Abscess over perineum .
It is due to bacterial infection of the hair follicle (Boil) .
Take broad spectrum antibiotic like Augmentin along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily for a week .
If persists even after treatment you will need to consult qualified General Surgeon for evaluation and will need it to get incised and drained .
Dr.Patil.
Thanks for query .Based on the fcts that you have posted It seems that you have developed Perineal Abscess over perineum .
It is due to bacterial infection of the hair follicle (Boil) .
Take broad spectrum antibiotic like Augmentin along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily for a week .
If persists even after treatment you will need to consult qualified General Surgeon for evaluation and will need it to get incised and drained .
Dr.Patil.
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