skin problem near superior intergluteal cleft

I have stretch marks on my buttocks and also near the superior intergluteal cleft.i had this pimple kind of thing at the cleft and i tried getting rid of it by popping it.it was painful though. and now it still hurts (its been 2days) and i noticed that the skin looked as if it tore...1cm i guess =( i wanted to know in how many days it would heal completely

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be a boil or a cyst. Apply warm compresses on the boil and keep the area clean. Drainage of the boil is done only when it becomes soft and forms a head. Take some over the counter pain reliever and consult a doctor for examination and antibiotics prescription.

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 doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.