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Have Brown Discoloration In Gluteal Cleft. Cause And Cure?
Question: I have a brown discoloration in my gluteal cleft. I also have some skin peeling at very top. What could this be?
Hi.
Thank you for writing to us.
This could most probably be any of the following conditions:
- Intertrigo
- Fungal infection
- Candidal infection
- Secondary bacterial infections
- Dermatophyte infection
-Psoriasis
A diagnosis is usually made with the help of a physical examination and skin scrapings which can be examined in a laboratory.
Do not worry, as all the above conditions are normally seen in body folds which are usually moist, and is exacerbated by warm weather and obesity. Wear comfortable clothes and visit a dermatologist for a diagnosis and treatment (steroid creams, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial soaps or anti-candidal agents).
I hope this information helps. Do write back to me for any further clarifications or information, I would be glad to help.
Best wishes.
Thank you for writing to us.
This could most probably be any of the following conditions:
- Intertrigo
- Fungal infection
- Candidal infection
- Secondary bacterial infections
- Dermatophyte infection
-Psoriasis
A diagnosis is usually made with the help of a physical examination and skin scrapings which can be examined in a laboratory.
Do not worry, as all the above conditions are normally seen in body folds which are usually moist, and is exacerbated by warm weather and obesity. Wear comfortable clothes and visit a dermatologist for a diagnosis and treatment (steroid creams, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial soaps or anti-candidal agents).
I hope this information helps. Do write back to me for any further clarifications or information, I would be glad to help.
Best wishes.
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