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I had pimples on my buttlock and near my genital area that were a little painful so i shook it off, later it turned into abrasions??

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Dr. John Feola answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

R/O CELLULITIS: Cellulitis is a superficial skin infection that can be caused after an abrasion . Keep the area clean and apply topical antibiotics. Seek prompt evaluation for potential need of oral antibiotics/X-ray /labs. F/U with your doctor for an exam

Answered 5/4/2015

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