Ok, kinda a embarssing question, but this
has been going on for a while.
My ass is nasty. Ill say that straight
up. Its coverd in these red raised bumps,
and no matter what I do, they wont go
away. They arent zits, cause zits dont
look like that. The wierd thing is, I
think they are the same caca I got on my
upper arms, and back of my neck. Red
raised bumps.
Any ideas on what I can do?
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mike101
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Oct 2003 Posts: 134 Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posted: 08-28-04 18:46pm
It is most likely folliculitis.
The link below may help you confirm or
discount this possibility
Ya, I think thats it, but I don thave it
htat severe yet!@
what can I do to stop it?
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mike101
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Oct 2003 Posts: 134 Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posted: 08-30-04 19:43pm
The link shows folliculitis at its worse
so yes it is unlikely you are at the same
point with your problem.
Normal medical treatment would be to
prescribe a topical antibiotic lotion
combined with a course of oral
antibioitics in some cases.
Often external acne medications
(clindamycin) content are used to treat
folliculitis, your md/gp is best placed to
advise on this subject.
Outside of medicine you should do the
following:
1. Keep the infected areas clean and dry,
using an antibacterial wash or an
antibacterial soap can be very helpful.
But the soap and/or wash must remain on
the skin for 60 seconds or more to be
effective.
2. Areas such as the buttocks and upper
legs that can get very moist in humid
climates or during exercise can be helped
by using a corn starch based powder, which
does not clump together like ordinary
powders.
3. When the area settles a little using a
skin softening cream or lotion helps.
Mike
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ScaredBaka
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Jul 2004 Posts: 175
Posted: 08-31-04 18:36pm
Hmm, the link that mike101 enclosed
doesn't seem to be working.
But I too had red rasied bumps on my arse,
right underneath...So sitting was very
painful. I thought it was acne, because I
know sometimes I get the occasional
blemish down there, but these were huge.
They weren't all over, but they were very
large. They appeared to be filled with
fluid. I found out that they were boils.
Numerous failed attempts at popping them
led me to simply let them heal on their
own. It took about a month, but they went
away.
Areas that are prone to excessive sweating
are good targets for ace. I asked a
question in this very forum concerning
acne under my armpits, and someone
suggested it could be that folliculitis.
I suppose it depends on how big these
bumps of yours are. Mine were about the
size of a pencil eraser.
Maybe I can try to help ya from there, if
you still seek help that is. ^-^
if not, then keep us updated on the
condition and whether or not it seems to
be healing, or if you seek the advice of a
dermatologist. I wish you good health,
and a bump-free patoot too :3
