What ointment should I use for a boil on my buttocks?

Buttocks usually refer to the hips, and the use of ointment for boils on the hips depends on the cause. This situation is often considered to be related to eczema, folliculitis, dermatophytosis, furuncle, etc., and medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor.

Eczema is a chronic inflammatory disease of the local skin, which is considered to be related to being in a high-heat environment for a long time or often wearing non-breathable clothes. It may cause red rashes on the skin, and even accompany symptoms of blisters and ruptures. Under the guidance of a doctor, patients can reasonably use ointments such as paeonol ointment, zinc oxide ointment, and ichthammol ointment for treatment, which can have anti-inflammatory and anti-itch effects.

Folliculitis is considered to be related to the invasion of the hair follicles on the buttocks by Staphylococcus aureus, which easily forms red papules centered on the hair follicles, accompanied by itching and pain. Under the guidance of a doctor, patients can reasonably use ointments such as erythromycin ointment, mupirocin ointment, and fusidic acid cream for treatment, which can have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.

After the skin of the buttocks is invaded by fungi, it may cause itching and ulceration of the skin mucosa, and may also have symptoms of peeling and scaling. Under the guidance of a doctor, patients can reasonably use ointments such as terbinafine hydrochloride cream, miconazole nitrate cream, and clotrimazole cream for treatment, which can have antifungal effects.

A furuncle may be an acute inflammation caused by the invasion of the hair follicle and its deep tissues by pathogens, usually manifesting as local redness, swelling, and pain. If not treated timely and effectively, it may develop into suppuration. Under the guidance of a doctor, patients can reasonably use ointments such as lincomycin hydrochloride ointment, clindamycin hydrochloride cream, and ofloxacin gel for treatment, which can prevent infection. In addition, boils on the buttocks may also be caused by sebaceous gland cysts, which can be treated through cystectomy. It is necessary to pay more attention to local hygiene, and if there are obvious discomfort symptoms, standardized treatment should be carried out as early as possible.