Ask an expert
Search expert health advice:
Browse by expert
- Allergy expert
- Anti-ageing expert
- Arthritis expert
- Breast cancer expert
- Cancer expert
- CyberDoc
- Oral health expert
- Diabetes expert
- EnviroHealth expert
- Family law expert
Question
05 Jul 2005
Share
Skin problems
I've had pimples on my buttocks since 1998. i thought they would go away as i grew older, but they have not. i suspect it is some sort of acne. they vary in size from small white heads to quite large and painful clots. What can i do or take to stop this? its messing with my sex life and self esteem, as i am too embarressed to be naked. please please help.
Pharmacist
Spotty,
Try a good antibacterial soap as this may be a good place to start. You can also try to use over the counter anti-bacterial creams such as bactroban or in some cases normal acne creams that you whould have used on your face - These include benzoyl peroxide containg creams or gels. Should this not help an oral or topical antibiotic antibiotic may make a difference.
Try a good antibacterial soap as this may be a good place to start. You can also try to use over the counter anti-bacterial creams such as bactroban or in some cases normal acne creams that you whould have used on your face - These include benzoyl peroxide containg creams or gels. Should this not help an oral or topical antibiotic antibiotic may make a difference.
The information provided does not constitute a diagnosis of your condition. You should consult a medical practitioner or other appropriate health care professional for a physical examination, diagnosis and formal advice. Health24 and the expert accept no responsibility or liability for any damage or personal harm you may suffer resulting from making use of this content.
