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What Causes A Rash On Upper Buttocks?
Question: I have a rash on upper buttocks...no allergies nothing else...age 36 female...lots of gym time so was thinking either fungus or yeast infection
Brief Answer:
It seems to be a fungal infection and needs management as discussed !!!
Detailed Answer:
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I have thoroughly reviewed health query you raised, and well realize all of those concerns. Being your physician, I will take care all of them today and will extend my expertise to solve the problems.
It seems to be a Yeast infection and Tinea is the fungus mostly involved in such cases. You need to use Cotton only undergarments and reduce some gym time until you get better.
If I was your treating Physician I would have prescribed you with and advised to:
Apply CLOTRIMAZOLE+HYDROCORTISONE ointment on the dry/cleaned out skin on the affected area.
Take by mouth FEXOFENADINE to reduce itching and irritation of skin.
ACETAMINOPHEN (650mg Three Times a day after food) by mouth to reduce inflammation and pain in the area.
Take plenty of clean drinking water.
Vegetables, salads and fluids ;like fresh fruit juices more in diet.
Keep a balanced healthy diet and lifestyle.
Avoid hot, humid areas to move around and wear loose fitting clothes.
Hope I addressed all the concerns you have. Let me know if you have further questions. I will be more than happy to clear any doubts. For any disease you have, a timely follow-up is necessary regarding the treatment efficacy and to see if there is a need to change treatment options. So keep a follow up to see how you doing (Always write down my name in start of your questions at this forum & I will be with you in no time).
Regards!
DR. HANIF
USA
It seems to be a fungal infection and needs management as discussed !!!
Detailed Answer:
Warm Welcome. I appreciate your trust in HCM and assure you are on best portal on the globe for expert online medical services.
I have thoroughly reviewed health query you raised, and well realize all of those concerns. Being your physician, I will take care all of them today and will extend my expertise to solve the problems.
It seems to be a Yeast infection and Tinea is the fungus mostly involved in such cases. You need to use Cotton only undergarments and reduce some gym time until you get better.
If I was your treating Physician I would have prescribed you with and advised to:
Apply CLOTRIMAZOLE+HYDROCORTISONE ointment on the dry/cleaned out skin on the affected area.
Take by mouth FEXOFENADINE to reduce itching and irritation of skin.
ACETAMINOPHEN (650mg Three Times a day after food) by mouth to reduce inflammation and pain in the area.
Take plenty of clean drinking water.
Vegetables, salads and fluids ;like fresh fruit juices more in diet.
Keep a balanced healthy diet and lifestyle.
Avoid hot, humid areas to move around and wear loose fitting clothes.
Hope I addressed all the concerns you have. Let me know if you have further questions. I will be more than happy to clear any doubts. For any disease you have, a timely follow-up is necessary regarding the treatment efficacy and to see if there is a need to change treatment options. So keep a follow up to see how you doing (Always write down my name in start of your questions at this forum & I will be with you in no time).
Regards!
DR. HANIF
USA
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
my husband also has gotten it on his inner thighs and around groin...could it be genital herpes? or can the yeast infection that u described be transferred
Brief Answer:
Your husband also seems to have the same fungal infection by Tinea !!!
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back and thanks for consulting here.
Your husband also seems to have the same issue of fungal infection due to Tinea and disease is named as Jock Itch. It is least likely to be Herpes.
Ask him to wear cotton only garments and keep the area dry and airy all the time by wearing loose fitting clothes.
Medications guide:
Hydrocortisone+Clotrimazole ointment to be applied on dry and clean skin--three times a day; Fexofenadine 120 mg once daily at night by mouth; Acetaminophen 650 mg three times a day after food.
Hope I addressed all the concerns you have. Let me know if you have further questions. I will be more than happy to clear any doubts. For any disease you have, a timely follow-up is necessary regarding the treatment efficacy and to see if there is a need to change treatment options. So keep a follow up to see how you doing (Always write down my name in start of your questions at this forum & I will be with you in no time).
Regards!
DR. HANIF
USA
Your husband also seems to have the same fungal infection by Tinea !!!
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back and thanks for consulting here.
Your husband also seems to have the same issue of fungal infection due to Tinea and disease is named as Jock Itch. It is least likely to be Herpes.
Ask him to wear cotton only garments and keep the area dry and airy all the time by wearing loose fitting clothes.
Medications guide:
Hydrocortisone+Clotrimazole ointment to be applied on dry and clean skin--three times a day; Fexofenadine 120 mg once daily at night by mouth; Acetaminophen 650 mg three times a day after food.
Hope I addressed all the concerns you have. Let me know if you have further questions. I will be more than happy to clear any doubts. For any disease you have, a timely follow-up is necessary regarding the treatment efficacy and to see if there is a need to change treatment options. So keep a follow up to see how you doing (Always write down my name in start of your questions at this forum & I will be with you in no time).
Regards!
DR. HANIF
USA
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
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