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Pimple on butt cheek turned into hard lump with tiny pimples on the lump, been applying hot water with salt on it and now its burning and pains alot. get a fever now and then. it did not affect me going to the toilet?

Q: pimple on butt cheek turned into hard lump with tiny pimples on the lump, been applying hot water with salt on it and now its burning and pains alot. get a fever now and then. it did not affect me going to the toilet?

: Hi, I am sorry you are having pain. If you are having fever and pain, you need to see a doctor asap, this may need to be drained, and you may need antibiotics.

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Dr. Anderson Tsai answered

Hi, I am sorry you are having pain. If you are having fever and pain, you need to see a doctor asap, this may need to be drained, and you may need antibiotics.

Answered 3/29/2021

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Dr. Stanley Katz answered

suggest you see a dermatologist for eval and poss tx. This could be a viral infection such as hsv or even the beginnings of shingles or possibly an infected cyst

Answered 4/8/2021

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A member asked:

Pimple on butt cheek turned into hard lump with tiny pimples on the lump, been applying hot water with salt on it and now its burning and pains alot. get a fever now and then. it did not affect me going to the toilet?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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