A member asked:

I have open sores on my buttock area. it started as what looked like one large pimple, but grew to about 20 in this area. please help. what is it?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Folliculitis: It is likely a local spread of a staph or strep species that is causing you to have an outbreak. Can try chlorhexadine soap / scrub (may have to ask pharmacist where to find it), and if not successful, see your dr / urgent care for antibiotic rx and more specific instruction on how to get rid of.

Dr Hardin agreed

Answered 4/12/2016

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Dr. Lauren Romeo answered

Specializes in Wound Care

Seek attention.: This could be an abscess, it should be evaluated by a physician.

Answered 10/22/2016

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A member asked:

I have open sores on my buttock area. it started as what looked like one large pimple, but grew to about 20 in this area. please help. what is it?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Donald Alves answered

Dr Hardin agreed

Dr. Lauren Romeo answered

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