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I have had what seems to be a rash on my butt cheeks for the past few months and it has not gone away, it does not itch at all or have any pain. Its just small red bumps that are nearly flat to the skin it looks similar to acne, but they do not pop or have any pus in them.I have tried acne washes and creams but it has not cleared up. Its in patches on both butt cheeks, and there are single ones variously around. Also i had thought it was possibly an allergy to my Tide Laundry detergent, but i have since switched to a hypoallergenic brand, and it has helped, the rash is still there. I am looking for advise of what is could be, and how i could possibly treat it to help it go away.
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Dermatologist
Hello
Thanks for posting your query at DoctorSpring.com
I can understand your concern.
You seem to be having folliculitis which is caused due to bacterial infection of the skin.
Folliculitis is commonly seen on buttocks and can be seen more in conditions of heat and humidity.
I would recommend application of mupirocin cream twice a day for two weeks.
That will help resolve your concern.
Please let me know if you have any queries.
Take care
Regards.
Thank you, I did a google search to purchase mupirocin cream, but only a couple sites come up, and it seems no local stores websites have it (CVS, Walmart, Target, etc.). Is a Bactroban prescription needed from my physician, or is it safe to buy online? Also after reading some other treatment options online, i noticed that Doxycycline can be used. I was prescribed that by my Dermatologist last year when i was having a breakout, but never took it because my acne cleared on its own, the medication has not expired, would it be advisable to take that to help clear up the Folliculitis? The Doxycycline are 100MG tablets. Thank you!
Hello
Hello.
Thanks for your reply.
You can use neosporin cream instead of bactroban cream . That will be available over the counter.
Doxycycline are oral tablets and its better to treat with a topical treatment rather than having an oral tablet.
Hence I would recommend that you first try out with the cream application.
Regards.
Hello.
Thanks for your reply.
You can use neosporin cream instead of bactroban cream . That will be available over the counter.
Doxycycline are oral tablets and its better to treat with a topical treatment rather than having an oral tablet.
Hence I would recommend that you first try out with the cream application.
Regards.