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  2. Boil - Wikipedia

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    A boil, also called a furuncle, is a deep folliculitis, which is an infection of the hair follicle. It is most commonly caused by infection by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus , resulting in a painful swollen area on the skin caused by an accumulation of pus and dead tissue. [ 1 ]

  3. Carbuncle - Wikipedia

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    A carbuncle is a cluster of several boils, which is typically filled with purulent exudate (dead neutrophils, phagocytized bacteria, and other cellular components). [5] Fluid may drain freely from the carbuncle, or intervention involving an incision and drainage procedure may be needed. [ 4 ]

  4. Pilonidal disease - Wikipedia

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    Pilonidal disease is a type of skin infection which typically occurs as a cyst between the cheeks of the buttocks and often at the upper end. [1] [3] Symptoms may include pain, swelling, and redness. [1] There may also be drainage of fluid, but rarely a fever. [1] [2]

  5. 11 Surprising Causes Of Butt Pain (And What To Do About Them)

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    Stretching can help relieve some of the compression that may be causing your pain. (Photo: AsiaVision via Getty Images) 4. Bursitis. Bursitis in the hip is when the bursa sac ― the fluid sac ...

  6. Your Cleansing Habits Could Be Causing All That Itching ...

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    If your butt is begging to be scratched, it might mean you have a sexually transmitted infection such as herpes or anal warts caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Given that the symptoms are ...

  7. Don't Treat Those Bumps On Your Butt Like Acne, Because ... - AOL

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    How to prevent butt acne. First, make sure to put on a new pair of underwear every day (kind of a "duh," but important). Also, since damp swimwear and sweaty workout clothes are two common causes ...

  8. Folliculitis - Wikipedia

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    Most carbuncles, boils, and other cases of folliculitis are infected with Staphylococcus aureus. [1] Folliculitis starts with the introduction of a skin pathogen to a hair follicle. Hair follicles can also be damaged by friction from clothing, an insect bite, [2] blockage of the follicle, shaving, or braids that are very tight and close to the ...

  9. Abscess - Wikipedia

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    Carbuncles and boils are types of abscess that often involve hair follicles, with carbuncles being larger. [7] A cyst is related to an abscess, but it contains a material other than pus, and a cyst has a clearly defined wall. Abscesses can also form internally on internal organs and after surgery. They are usually caused by a bacterial ...