What can help with pain during a flare-up between your buttocks and private area?
For immediate relief, you have several options to try:
Topical numbing creams containing lidocaine, menthol, pramoxine, benzocaine, or prilocaine can help reduce pain. A myHSteam member shared that "using lidocaine has somewhat helped me Show Full Answer
What can help with pain during a flare-up between your buttocks and private area?
For immediate relief, you have several options to try:
Topical numbing creams containing lidocaine, menthol, pramoxine, benzocaine, or prilocaine can help reduce pain. A myHSteam member shared that "using lidocaine has somewhat helped me with the pain on my buttocks."
Over-the-counter pain medications like ibuprofen or other NSAIDs can help reduce both pain and inflammation.
Temperature therapy can provide relief depending on where your lesion is in the flare cycle:
- Use a warm compress or heating pad (10 minutes at a time) if the lesion looks like it might burst soon
- Apply an ice pack if it's swelling but not close to bursting, or if one recently burst and is still painful
Bandaging can help absorb drainage and reduce friction from clothing. Some people find sanitary pads work well for this area, while others prefer large self-adhesive bandages.
Make sure to wash your hands and the affected area before applying any treatment. If these strategies don't provide enough relief, talk to your dermatologist about stronger pain medications or other treatment options.
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