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What Causes Itching And Slight Pain In Intergluteal Cleft?

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Posted on Wed, 16 Sep 2015
Question: I have an itch in my intergluteal cleft, maybe due to moisture (Texas heat!) Skin feels thickened and scaley but itch is concentrated on top of cleft. Tried Desitin with a little improvement, now I feel as if the skin has a small tear accompanied by slight pain. Trying Neosporin today. Any better suggestion?
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Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection most likely.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM.

I have gone through your query. Your problem can be due to fungal infection. For such condition I would recommend using ointments with combination of antifungal agents like miconazole and corticosteroid like flucinolone. You can get this as over the counter in brands like micatin. Avoid soaps and irritants to wash the area and instead you can use saline or warm water.

Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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What Causes Itching And Slight Pain In Intergluteal Cleft?

Brief Answer: Fungal infection most likely. Detailed Answer: Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. Your problem can be due to fungal infection. For such condition I would recommend using ointments with combination of antifungal agents like miconazole and corticosteroid like flucinolone. You can get this as over the counter in brands like micatin. Avoid soaps and irritants to wash the area and instead you can use saline or warm water. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.