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What Causes Itchy Red Rash Around Rectum?

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Question : I recently developed a red rash -itchy and sore - around my rectum extending forward to the side of the scrotum. wondering what it is. Clotrimazole helps
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Dermatitis, symptomatic Rx and hygiene

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking!
Perianal rash extended to the scrotum getting relieved by an antifungal seems to be a mycotic infection due to hygiene issues most likely.And it is dermatitis irrespective of the etiology. If there has been a relief with clotrimazole keep using it at nights before sleep. Apply topical hypoallergenic hygiene gels like Biomousse gel and rinse it like a shampoo it will help the itching.Take some antihistamines. Apply topical hydrocortisone cream too for the rash relief. Keep good toilet and coital hygiene, if there is some continence issues seek a concerned specialist for correction or it will keep recurring. If the issue persists, seek a dermatologist nearby and let them take care of it for you.
I hope it helps.Dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
S Khan
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What Causes Itchy Red Rash Around Rectum?

Brief Answer: Dermatitis, symptomatic Rx and hygiene Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking! Perianal rash extended to the scrotum getting relieved by an antifungal seems to be a mycotic infection due to hygiene issues most likely.And it is dermatitis irrespective of the etiology. If there has been a relief with clotrimazole keep using it at nights before sleep. Apply topical hypoallergenic hygiene gels like Biomousse gel and rinse it like a shampoo it will help the itching.Take some antihistamines. Apply topical hydrocortisone cream too for the rash relief. Keep good toilet and coital hygiene, if there is some continence issues seek a concerned specialist for correction or it will keep recurring. If the issue persists, seek a dermatologist nearby and let them take care of it for you. I hope it helps.Dont forget to close the discussion please. Regards S Khan