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What Causes Itchy Rash On Anl Area Spreading To Buttocks?
Question: I have an itch and a rash on my butt.
First originating with an itch in my anal area then spreading to my butt ( both sides)
First originating with an itch in my anal area then spreading to my butt ( both sides)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome to HealthcareMagic,
Itch in anal area and spreading to butt is most commonly due to Tinea cruris.It is a fungal infection starts as papule and spreads slowly.
Other differential may be allergic contact dermatitis and Bacterial intertrigo.
For confirmation of diagnosis i want to review your clinical photograph first.
There is a feature to upload the image by yourself on the right side of this query page. You may utilize that. Alternatively, you can mail it to YYYY@YYYY with subject line as "ATTN: Dr. Shahid Hassan".
Hope this will help you.
Thanks
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Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome to HealthcareMagic,
Itch in anal area and spreading to butt is most commonly due to Tinea cruris.It is a fungal infection starts as papule and spreads slowly.
Other differential may be allergic contact dermatitis and Bacterial intertrigo.
For confirmation of diagnosis i want to review your clinical photograph first.
There is a feature to upload the image by yourself on the right side of this query page. You may utilize that. Alternatively, you can mail it to YYYY@YYYY with subject line as "ATTN: Dr. Shahid Hassan".
Hope this will help you.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
If it is the fungal infection,Tinea cruris,
Is there any over the counter cream that you could reccomend?
Is there any over the counter cream that you could reccomend?
Brief Answer:
See Below
Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome again,
Clotrimazole or Miconazole cream are antifungal cream and is available over the counter.
Tab Fluconazole 150 mg weekly tab is also available over the counter in some countries.
Better choice is Sertaconazole or Terbinafine cream, Tab terbinafine 250 mg taken daily but these are prescription drug.
Hope this will help you.
Thanks
See Below
Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome again,
Clotrimazole or Miconazole cream are antifungal cream and is available over the counter.
Tab Fluconazole 150 mg weekly tab is also available over the counter in some countries.
Better choice is Sertaconazole or Terbinafine cream, Tab terbinafine 250 mg taken daily but these are prescription drug.
Hope this will help you.
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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