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Hi. I'm A 54 Yr Old Female With Chronic Itching

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Posted on Tue, 27 Nov 2018
Question: Hi. I'm a 54 yr old female with chronic itching at the top of the buttocks' crack. Sometimes it also burns. I've had it over two years. I've tried Lotramin Ultra twice a day for two weeks, thinking it might be something similar to jock itch, but it didn't do anything. It would relieve the itching for a moment, but it perhaps has only gotten a little worse. Do I need to see a doctor or is there something else I can try first?
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Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Chronic dermatitis or herpes

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank your for trusting us with your health related questions.

I understand your concern. The first assumption for this rash which has been lasting for two years does seem to be a fungal infection, however since Lotrimin did not help it needs further evaluation. It could be chronic dermatitis, psoriasis (assuming you have a history and the rash is scaly and also located elsewhere), or it could be a recurring sacral herpes (painful vesicles). Hard to say, however it would be very helpful if you attached a picture of the rash so I can have a better idea.

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Hi. I'm A 54 Yr Old Female With Chronic Itching

Brief Answer: Chronic dermatitis or herpes Detailed Answer: Hello and thank your for trusting us with your health related questions. I understand your concern. The first assumption for this rash which has been lasting for two years does seem to be a fungal infection, however since Lotrimin did not help it needs further evaluation. It could be chronic dermatitis, psoriasis (assuming you have a history and the rash is scaly and also located elsewhere), or it could be a recurring sacral herpes (painful vesicles). Hard to say, however it would be very helpful if you attached a picture of the rash so I can have a better idea.