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Pimples or herpes on the Buttocks
Lately, I have been noticing pimples on my buttocks...never really noticed them before but for some reason I have been looking lately ....Ive been having 1-3 single pimples on my buttock that go away within 2 days....could this be herpes? they dont hurt, dont blister...look like pimples and disappear...i have been extremely stressed lately but they seem to reappear every couple weeks....
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
From the symptoms it sounds like folliculitis. Folliculitis starts when hair follicles are damaged by friction from clothing or blockage of the follicle. In most cases of folliculitis, the damaged follicles are then infected with the bacteria Staphylococcus (staph).
Please keep the area clean and apply some topical antiseptics. Also wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove. Avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment are also useful. In case the symptoms persist then oral antibiotics may be needed. Please consult a dermatologist in that case.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
From the symptoms it sounds like folliculitis. Folliculitis starts when hair follicles are damaged by friction from clothing or blockage of the follicle. In most cases of folliculitis, the damaged follicles are then infected with the bacteria Staphylococcus (staph).
Please keep the area clean and apply some topical antiseptics. Also wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove. Avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment are also useful. In case the symptoms persist then oral antibiotics may be needed. Please consult a dermatologist in that case.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
Pimples can get on your bum.
i have a few at times..,it's ok.
herpes are usally blisters..and form a bit larger then pimles.
I seen the diffrence on TV.
pimps..will have puss or blood..as usual when you pop them.
herpes will have clear liquid..and will really scar and hurt after they pop..
and might spread alot.
i have a few at times..,it's ok.
herpes are usally blisters..and form a bit larger then pimles.
I seen the diffrence on TV.
pimps..will have puss or blood..as usual when you pop them.
herpes will have clear liquid..and will really scar and hurt after they pop..
and might spread alot.
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