I've had this lump filled with pus on one of my butt cheeks for about a month now, and it was really painful. I pressed on it to get the pus out, and while it's not inflamed or painful anymore, the skin's still hard. Do you know how I can get rid of the scar and get my skin back to normal? Also, I'm wondering why this happened in the first place and how I can prevent it from happening again.

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

General Practitioner

MBBS
5+ Yrs

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Give time it will heal on its own,no need to worry,that could be due folliculitis or any other regular abscess,if there is recurrence,visit Surgeon for appropriate management

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Consult a Dermatologist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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