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Purple lump on inside of butt crack ...sore...oozed a lil puss...lots of blood. what is it? should i be concerned?

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Abscess : Is very likely from your description and needs to be rapidly excluded and if found treated with drainage to reduce the risk of serious infection. Please see a doctor in person urgently

Answered 7/3/2018

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Infection? Cyst?: Depending on exactly where this is located (e.g. next to the anus or further from it) this could be a perianal abscess, and infected pilonidal cyst, or other infected sebaceous cyst. You may need an antibiotic and/or minor surgery to cure this and/or prevent recurrence in the future. See a doctor soon.

Answered 7/29/2017

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A member asked:

Purple lump on inside of butt crack ...sore...oozed a lil puss...lots of blood. what is it? should i be concerned?

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