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What Causes Brown Dead Skin After Wiping The Buttocks?

Posted on Fri, 27 Jun 2014

Question: I need to know why when I wipe there is brown dead skin in the tissue first only when I wiped my buttocks, but now also when I wipe my vaginal area. There is no pain or weird smell however there is a discomfort, or itching feeling. Looking for any answer really scared and doctor made me appointment two weeks away really cant wait that long.....also seems to come every now and then after my period

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Likely to be fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Greetings of the day
Dear Ms,

Itching associated with peeling of skin suggest the possibility of Intertrigonitis that is fungal infection of skin. Exact diagnosis will depend on visual examination.
Excessive moisture, sweating, wearing synthetic undergarments are risk facors for it.

Is there any discoloration of skin of buttocks or vulva? Is there any raw skin or redness?

I would suggest you the following which will definitely help

1. Hot seitz bath: to a tub of lukewarm water add handful of common table salt. Sit in it for 15-20 minutes each session twice a day. Have shower bath after it.

2. Dry the area thoroughly: use soft wipes

3. Clotrimazole(antifungal) ointment and Betamethasone(steroid) ointment local application followed by application of Clotrimazole dusting powder will be helpful

3. Keep the are clean and dry

4. Wear cotton panties and wash the garments thoroughly to remove all traces of detergent: allergy to detergent can also cause it.

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (55 minutes later)

Thank you.....I will begin your suggestions today and yes there is raw skin on my buttocks

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take Care

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms,
Wishing you happy and healthy life.

Do write to me directly anytime you need any guidance.

Take Care
Regards
Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (1 hour later)

Is there anything I can take instead of betamethasone without a prescription?
And most clotrimazole says for atheletes foot is that the right one?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
you are right about Clotrimazole

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
Clotrimazole is also used for athletes foot. Betamethasone is usually available as over counter.
If the itching is severe Calamine lotion can be applied.

Take care

Best Regards
Deepak

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T