Rash/Sores below navel on belly

[theoryxboi]

Have had these sores and kinda like darkened areas around them on my my stomach for a while now. Seem a couple bumps will form and hurt like hell and some will even seep out pus or blood. Ones that have popped have created ugly scars and have depressions. I pop one once and got a bloody puss come out and there was a deep hole where the discharge fluid was. I need to know what this is and need to maybe see about taking something for it.

[theoryxboi]

Approx 8 yrs I have dealt with it.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
You have not mentioned since how long you have been having these symptoms but if you are having it since some day then it may be due to infected hair follicles or boils and if its just recent and accompanied by pain and tingling then shingles is an important possibility.

Keep the area clean and apply some warm compresses and topical antiseptics. Also 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 and incision and drainage 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 doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.