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Suggest Treatment For Itching Around Anus
Question: I am male and 49 years old. The area around my anus is raw and it is uncomfortable to wipe after using the restroom. I thought it was hemorrhoids however it doesn't really itch. I have tried preparation H as well as some diaper rash cream- help please.
Brief Answer:
Intertrigo
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed intertrigo.
It is a mixed bacterial and fungal infection.
I treat such cases with a combination of topical antifungal and antibacterial agent. A combination of clotrimazole cream in night and ointment mupirocine in morning works well.
It is safe and effective.
You can try this in consultation with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Intertrigo
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed intertrigo.
It is a mixed bacterial and fungal infection.
I treat such cases with a combination of topical antifungal and antibacterial agent. A combination of clotrimazole cream in night and ointment mupirocine in morning works well.
It is safe and effective.
You can try this in consultation with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
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