- Female
- 33 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm really worried because I have this red and painful lump between my buttock cheeks. I've been using Mupirocin and Azifast on it, but I'm not sure if that's enough or if I should be doing something else. Any idea what this could be or what steps I should take next?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
That could be pilonidal sinus or abscess.visit General Surgeon for evaluation and appropriate management
Dr. Dr Khaleel Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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