Sitting on a bench for a long time in the hot summer sun or sitting in a damp and hot place can cause heat and moisture to accumulate, leading to red and itchy skin on the buttocks, sometimes with the formation of large pimples. What are the dangers of sitting sores?
[The Dangers of Sitting Sores]
Sitting sores are folliculitis and abscesses that occur on the skin of the buttocks.
(1) Folliculitis is a group of inflammation that occurs at the follicle mouth or around the follicle, while abscesses are acute suppurative inflammation of individual follicles and the surrounding area.
This condition is common in hot and stuffy environments, especially among people who sit for long periods of time. Poor local blood circulation due to prolonged sitting, combined with moisture and excessive sweating, can lead to the occurrence of this condition;
Clinical manifestations include folliculitis papules, pustules, and inflammatory nodules, with local redness, swelling, pain, and heat, and a hard texture;
After 2-3 days, abscesses form with central pus plugs, which then rupture and discharge pus and pus plugs. The inflammation subsequently subsides, but scars may be left behind.
(2) When a child has sitting sores, active local treatment and overall adjustment should be carried out. Students who sit for long periods of time in hot and stuffy environments should arrange their study and rest periods properly, take breaks and move around, strike a balance between work and rest, and try not to sit for extended periods of time.
At the same time, personal hygiene should be emphasized, with frequent bathing and changing of clothes. Loose pants are recommended, and after cleaning the buttocks, talcum powder can be used to keep the area dry, avoid sun exposure, and regularly disinfect underwear;
Close contact with children who have sitting sores, especially with chairs, towels, and clothes, should be avoided.
During this period, it is advisable to drink more heat-clearing and detoxifying drinks and consume less spicy and fire-enhancing foods.
If this condition is not treated in a timely manner, it can lead to frequent recurrence and unnecessary trouble for the child. When a child has "sitting sores," they should seek medical treatment promptly.
[Treatment Methods]
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that sitting sores are caused by the stagnation of damp-heat evil toxins, and the treatment principle is to clear heat, remove dampness, and relieve itching.
Consider using traditional Chinese medicine fumigation and bathing methods for treatment.
You can take internal medication such as a five-flavor disinfectant drink and use topical fumigation and bathing with huangbai or kuseng decoction, twice a day for 20 minutes each time. You can also apply a paste made from powdered gallnuts and borneol to the affected area once or twice a day.
[The Diet of Sitting Sore Patients]
1. Avoid eating carcinogenic foods such as cinnamon;
2. Avoid eating spicy and irritating foods such as chili, Sichuan pepper, and ginger;
3. Avoid eating oily foods such as lard, butter, and mutton fat.
