How do you treat carbuncles on your butt?

Home care

Place a clean, warm, moist cloth on your carbuncle several times a day. Leave it on for 15 minutes. This will help it drain faster.
Keep your skin clean with antibacterial soap.
Change your bandages often if you’ve had surgery.
Wash your hands after touching your carbuncle.

How do you drain a carbuncle?

Placing a warm moist cloth on the carbuncle helps it to drain, which speeds healing. Apply a clean, warm moist cloth several times each day. Never squeeze a boil or try to cut it open at home, because this can spread the infection and make it worse.

How long can a carbuncle last?

Depending on the severity of the problem and its treatment, the carbuncle should heal in 2 to 3 weeks after treatment. Your healthcare provider may want to see you for a follow-up visit if he or she prescribes medicine to treat the infection, such as antibiotics, or treats it by opening the boil.

What kills folliculitis?

Apply antibiotic creams Over-the-counter antibiotic creams, gels, and ointments may help clear up a small patch of folliculitis. Look for antibiotic creams that are put on cuts and scrapes. Apply the cream with a new, clean cotton swab. Avoid using too much antibiotic cream and use it only where needed.

Should I pop folliculitis?

Don’t cut, poke, or squeeze the sores. This can be painful and spread infection. Don’t scratch the affected area.

What triggers folliculitis?

Folliculitis is most often caused by an infection of hair follicles with Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria. Folliculitis may also be caused by viruses, fungi and even an inflammation from ingrown hairs.

Why does my folliculitis keep coming back?

Folliculitis usually occurs at sites where hair follicles are damaged by friction or shaving, or where there is blockage of the follicle. Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) due to overactivity of the sweat glands can be another cause. Sometimes, using a steroid cream on the face can trigger a bout of folliculitis.