Problem in a delicate area - gluteal furunculosis

What is a boil

A boil is an inflammatory process in a hair follicle of a purulent type. It is caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. A boil on the butt can appear in any person, regardless of gender or age category. This disease is characterized by acute pain .

The inflammation breaks out, the boil increases in size, and the person feels throbbing pain. To relieve discomfort, you can apply a numbing ointment to the inflamed area. Boils can appear not only on the butt or between the buttocks, but also on the legs, arms, armpits or other parts of the body.

It is dangerous when a boil forms on the face, tongue or nose. In such a situation, the patient is indicated for urgent hospitalization in a hospital, where he will be under 24-hour medical supervision. If the boil is treated incorrectly, there is a risk of purulent contents entering the bloodstream and brain. It is dangerous when a boil appears on the butt. This is due to the fact that pus can spread deep into the skin, resulting in the development of an internal boil.

Boils on the body: causes

The following reasons can be identified as a result of which a boil forms on the butt and between the buttocks:

• lack of vitamin A in the body;
• diabetes;
• HIV;
• prolonged hypothermia;
• overheat;
• impaired metabolism;
• severe stress or emotional stress;
• weakened immune system;
• malnutrition;
• active work of sweat glands;
• microtrauma on the skin;
• failure to comply with daily hygiene rules.

A boil begins to form as a result of the penetration of bacteria into the hair follicle, which becomes inflamed. Staphylococcus aureus bacteria can penetrate anywhere. This could be public transport, work, school, hospital. Many people carry Staphylococcus aureus . But the pyogenic bacterium manifests itself only after a decrease in immunity.

Features of maturation

At the initial stage, a small reddened area appears on the skin, which hurts when pressed. After 4 days, purulent contents form inside. This process indicates the penetration of bacteria into the hair follicle, so the immune system begins to fight the infection.

Furuncle: symptoms and stages of development

A boil is a rod about cm long filled with pus.

Initially, a small (about ½ cm in diameter) red lump appears on the body, which itches and hurts when touched. At this time, the boil “ripens” and fills with pus inside the epidermis.

After 3-5 days, the boil matures and opens outwards - the discharge of pus begins. During this period, the boil causes a lot of suffering to the patient: it hurts a lot, abscesses and “tugs.” Often, due to pain, it is impossible to sit, and the patient cannot sleep.

Usually there is a noticeable scar at the site of the boil.

Home treatment for boils

It is important to understand that you will not be able to get rid of a boil quickly. They should not be squeezed out or pierced. In case of mechanical damage, there is a high risk of infection spreading through the skin or deep into the soft tissues. If, due to a careless attitude towards the disease, a person develops an internal boil, then getting it out will become problematic.

At the same time, the likelihood of exudate entering the bloodstream increases several times. Doctors allow the treatment of boils at home, but for this you need to select the appropriate ointment. If an internal boil occurs, the patient requires hospital treatment in combination with antibiotics.

Surgery

Surgical removal of boils is indicated only in rare cases. If the boil has not matured, has not come out within 15 days, or the root remains inside, then you must urgently seek help from a doctor. The patient will be admitted to the inpatient department, where the surgeon, under local anesthesia, will open the purulent formation using a scalpel.

If necessary, drainage may need to be installed. This is a rubber ring or tube that prevents the internal cavity from tightening. During the wearing period, all the purulent contents will come out of the pustule. The drainage must be worn for 3-4 days. It is strictly forbidden to pull out the ring yourself. During the installation of drainage, the skin around a special tube is treated with antiseptic solutions.

Prevention measures

Measures to prevent the occurrence of a boil on the body are quite simple, for this you need:

• Observe basic rules of personal hygiene.
• Avoid stressful situations.
• Monitor your own immunity.
• Take enough vitamins.
• In case of skin damage, you need to treat the affected areas with antiseptic agents.

A boil on the buttock is a problem that anyone can face. In the first stages of maturation, this growth can be easily confused with ordinary acne. As soon as the symptoms indicate that this is indeed a boil, you should consult a doctor and under no circumstances try to open it yourself.

Traditional medicine

Traditional medicine suggests people try to get rid of boils and relieve pain during puberty. There are several time-tested methods that many people have used.

1. Take laundry soap and rub it on a fine grater. It is poured with 1.5 glasses of warm water and placed on low heat. The soap and water should boil down. After cooling, a sterile bandage is moistened with this product and applied to the inflamed area. The bandage is changed at least 4-5 times a day until the boil opens.
2. Fresh agave leaves are crushed and wrapped in a sterile bandage. It is applied to the sore spot and changed after the juice has completely dried.
3. Crushed plantain leaves (1 tbsp) are mixed with olive oil (1 tsp). You need to put the prepared pulp on the boil and cover it with a handkerchief. The procedure is repeated 3-4 times a day.

All these remedies help speed up the maturation process and relieve discomfort. But they can only be used in combination with medications.

Possible consequences

When treatment at home does not bring a positive result, and the boil increases in size and pain intensifies , it is important to seek qualified help. If the boil on the butt does not open correctly, then the person may face serious and dangerous complications:

• spinal cord infection;
• lymphangitis;
• osteomyelitis;
• blood poisoning;
• abscess of internal organs;
• meningitis.

It is important that the purulent root comes out of the pustule on its own. It is strictly forbidden to squeeze or pull it out with tweezers. If necrotic tissue remains in the wound, the boil will become inflamed again. When the boil opens, its cavity is treated with wound-healing ointments.

If the boil proceeds without serious complications and opens on its own, then a visible scar will remain on the skin. Especially when the formation was large and had a deep pustule.

Which ointment to choose?

Causes

The formation of boils most often occurs due to infection through open wounds and cracks. Staphylococci are constantly present in small quantities on the body, but the body’s strong immunity suppresses the activity of pathogenic microflora. If furunculosis occurs (inflammation of several hair follicles), this indicates a severe weakening of the protective functions.

A boil on the butt occurs for the following reasons:

• failure to comply with hygiene rules;
• skin diseases;
• a condition of the body characterized by excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis, consequences of physical activity, etc.);
• infectious, viral and other diseases;
• chronic pathologies;
• intoxication of the body;
• hormonal imbalance;
• vitamin deficiency;
• severe stress.

When the body is weakened, the immune system is unable to suppress the activity of pathogenic bacteria, which leads to tissue inflammation. Without treatment for the appearance of boils and their further development, intoxication occurs. As a result, the number of boils on the butt and other parts of the body increases, and other diseases arise or worsen.

A boil on the butt goes through several stages during development, each of which is characterized by its own symptoms:

1. After infection, an internal boil forms on the buttock. At the site of localization of the pathological process, tingling, itching and numbness occur. The duration of the first stage of boil development is several days.
2. Subsequently, suppuration of the hair follicle occurs, as evidenced by the appearance of a red growth. A day later, a hard and swollen boil appears, upon contact with which a person experiences painful sensations.
3. At the last stage of development, pus causes the formation of a white head on the surface of the skin. During this period, the swelling characteristic of the previous stages gradually subsides and the intensity of pain decreases. Later (if there are no complications) the boil opens and the purulent exudate comes out.

The skin on the butt is completely restored after 10 days.

A boil on the butt is rarely treated through surgery. Operations are prescribed when an abscess forms in the problem area, and the central core of the boil is not rejected.

In addition, acute intoxication resulting from suppuration of dermal tissue is considered an indication for surgical intervention. In other cases, conservative therapy methods are used in the treatment of boils.

You cannot remove a boil on the butt using improvised means or crush the tumor. Failure to comply with treatment rules may result in an abscess or secondary infection.

Use of ointments

Medicines for boils:

1. Vishnevsky ointment. Has antiseptic properties. The product suppresses the inflammatory process, dries out the problem area and stimulates the restoration of the skin. To remove a boil on the buttock, you need to apply a bandage with ointment to the tumor and leave it on for several hours. The procedure should be repeated up to three times a week.
2. Ichthyol ointment. Has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects. Ichthyol ointment should be rubbed directly into the boil. After applying the product, the skin should be covered with parchment paper for 8-10 hours.
3. Levomekol. The drug stimulates tissue healing and suppresses the activity of bacterial microflora. Like other ointments, Levomekol must be covered with a gauze bandage after application. The procedure should be repeated twice a day for about one week.

In case of multiple skin lesions, antibacterial drugs are prescribed, but one must remember that antibiotics are not recommended for children and pregnant women.

Oxacillin and Eriromycin are used in the treatment of a large number of boils. The therapeutic course takes about 7-10 days, depending on the severity of the lesion.

A boil on the buttock rarely causes complications, so to get rid of the tumor, local medications are often used. If there are appropriate indications, the boil is removed through surgery.

The operation is performed under local anesthesia. Surgical intervention involves opening the boil and removing the purulent-necrotic mass.

Upon completion of the procedure, the open wound is treated with an antiseptic solution (usually hydrogen peroxide) and covered with a bandage soaked in tretracycline, synthomycin, or other antiseptic ointment.

Treatment at home for boils on the butt is carried out if it is not possible to use medications. A variety of baths and compresses based on antiseptic and anti-inflammatory substances are effective against boils.

If a boil appears on the butt, treatment can be carried out using:

1. Honey. It must be mixed with flour until a viscous composition is obtained, then add goose or duck fat. The product is applied to the butt and left overnight.
2. Luke. The plant is baked in the oven at 150 degrees for 30 minutes. Then the grated laundry soap is mixed with the onion in a ratio of 1 to 2. The resulting slurry should be applied to the boil and covered with a bandage. The compress should be kept for 24 hours.
3. Aloe. Soak a gauze bandage with the juice of the plant and apply it to the problem area every 4 hours.
4. Garlic. The crushed head of the plant is mixed with vegetable oil. You need to soak the linen fabric with the product. The latter should be applied to the boil so that the garlic porridge touches the problem area.

In case of a boil breakthrough, the use of traditional medicine is contraindicated.

To reduce the pain that occurs when a boil forms between the buttocks, it is recommended to heat the problem area with dry heat, for example, with a special lamp in a medical office.

To speed up the process of repairing damaged tissue, you should cover the boil with a band-aid to protect it from external influences. In addition, it is necessary to regularly treat the skin with antiseptic preparations and take a shower daily, which will avoid the spread of infection.

For boils on the butt, no special diet is provided. But due to the fact that the appearance of chiryaks is preceded by a weakening of the immune system, it is recommended to avoid consuming unhealthy foods: fried and spicy foods, fast food.

1. In the absence of treatment, a purulent process on the butt that occurs in one follicle spreads to healthy tissue. As a result, furunculosis develops, in which many boils appear on the butt. Over time, this process leads to blood poisoning (sepsis).
2. In rare cases, purulent exudate penetrates the lymphatic system, causing lymphangitis or lymphadenitis to develop.
3. If a staphylococcal infection enters the bloodstream, the functioning of internal organs is disrupted.

Prevention

Boils occur due to weakened immunity or infection of open wounds on the butt. To avoid the appearance of boils, it is necessary to follow the rules of hygiene, regularly take vitamin complexes and carry out activities aimed at strengthening the body. Diseases should also be treated promptly, preventing the formation of chronic pathologies.

The most effective ointment for furunculosis is Liniment Vishnevsky. Unfortunately, it has a sharp, unpleasant odor: not only clothes, but even the bed is saturated with this “aroma.”

But if there is no need to leave the house, Vishnevsky ointment is the best option for treating boils. All of the above can be attributed to another ointment - ichthyol.

Preventive actions

When the boil opens, it is necessary to take care of prevention in order to further prevent the development of purulent formations on the butt. Every person should observe the rules of personal hygiene, increase immunity, and include a large amount of vitamins and minerals in the diet.

It is recommended to give up junk food and exercise regularly. If even a small wound appears on the skin, it must be treated with antiseptic solutions or agents. There are situations when small purulent pimples appear on the butt. It is strictly forbidden to squeeze or scratch them, so as not to introduce an infection under the skin. It is important to avoid overheating and hypothermia.

Originally posted 2018-07-04 12:43:33.

Causes of boils on the butt

The reasons for the occasional appearance of boils lie in the area of ​​poor personal hygiene or weakened immunity .
If furunculosis manifests itself as the almost simultaneous maturation of several (three or more) boils in different parts of the body, one should assume the hormonal nature of the disease , and also do a general blood test and assess the sugar level. Furunculosis can also be a consequence of metabolic disorders .

With the exception of systemic diseases, all other causes of boils are equally easy to prevent and correct.

Reducing the amount of fast carbohydrates and animal fats in food, as well as adding fiber, plant foods and fats, animal and vegetable protein will not only normalize weight, but will also prevent furunculosis. The same applies to strict adherence to personal hygiene rules. Clean skin, hair, hands, underwear and clothes will simply prevent staphylococcus from developing.