Summer weather is hot, and some office workers who sit for long periods often develop pimples on their buttocks, which are painful and itchy, causing a lot of discomfort. This condition is commonly known as "sitting board sores". The treatment mainly focuses on anti-inflammatory and anti-itching methods. Let's now learn about the treatment methods for sitting board sores.
Symptoms
At the initial stage, redness and itching are observed on the buttocks, often accompanied by small papules or nodules. Later, the affected area becomes red, swollen, and extremely painful, resembling a burn. Severe itching can lead to oozing and spreading of the sores, forming a patch of sores.
The initial red papules gradually enlarge and develop into papular pustules, turning into red, hard nodules. Patients may feel itchy or experience mild pain, but generally do not have systemic symptoms.
Sitting board sores can appear as nipple-like growths or scar tissue hardening. The condition often recurs, with a duration of several weeks to months, making it difficult to cure. Prolonged sitting, unclean skin, scratching, or weakened immune system can all trigger this condition.
Treatment Methods
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that sitting board sores are caused by the accumulation of damp-heat evil toxins. The treatment principle is to clear heat, dispel dampness, and relieve itching.
One can take orally the Five Flavor Disinfectant Drink and use Huangbai or Kushen decoction for steaming and washing or sitz baths, twice a day for 20 minutes each time. One can also apply powdered Galla Chinensis and Borneol to the affected area once or twice a day.
For those with pain and redness, it indicates that there is an infection under the skin. In this case, sitting should be avoided, and it is best to sleep on the stomach. Due to the presence of infection, oral antibiotics such as penicillin or cephalosporin can be taken to accelerate the elimination of the infection.
The painful pimples can be coated with Compound Huangbai Liquid, which can alleviate local redness and pain, prevent wound infection. Cooling the medication in the refrigerator before applying it can enhance its effectiveness.
Prevention
Hot summer is the peak season for sitting board sores. People who sit for long periods must pay attention to preventing the occurrence of this condition, mainly by emphasizing personal hygiene and developing good dietary and lifestyle habits.
Personal skin cleanliness and hygiene should be taken into consideration, and scratching or squeezing the affected area should be avoided. Sitting board sores are mostly related to dampness, heat, sweating, and individual constitution. Therefore, it is necessary to avoid excessive heat, excessive sweating, and wearing tight or hard pants.
In addition, it is recommended to use breathable seat cushions (avoid using too hard or too soft cushions, and use straw mats in summer) to ventilate and cool down, reducing the soaking of sweat on the buttocks.
Patients should try to drink less alcohol, eat less greasy and spicy foods, and consume more fresh vegetables and fruits to increase vitamin intake and maintain regular bowel movements.
