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Lower butt crack is in pain, not far above the anus. weeks back i had wounds there but in two different places. where pain is today the skin looks red but not bulging like a cyst, skin is smooth. could it still be a pilonidal cyst or what else?

Q: lower butt crack is in pain, not far above the anus. weeks back i had wounds there but in two different places. where pain is today the skin looks red but not bulging like a cyst, skin is smooth. could it still be a pilonidal cyst or what else?

: It could be. But (butt) needs to be examined . pl see a surgeon. In the meantime use hot/warm baths (Sitz or a tub) to the area

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

It could be. But (butt) needs to be examined . pl see a surgeon. In the meantime use hot/warm baths (Sitz or a tub) to the area

Answered 3/19/2023

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A member asked:

Lower butt crack is in pain, not far above the anus. weeks back i had wounds there but in two different places. where pain is today the skin looks red but not bulging like a cyst, skin is smooth. could it still be a pilonidal cyst or what else?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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