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What Causes Soreness And Itchiness In Between Buttocks?
Question: Hi, I've had a sore and itchy butt crack that started I believe in the summer. It is itchy from the anus to the top of my butt and his very sore and at times I'm so sore it is difficult to sit. I use cleansing wipes after each bowel movement to keep the area clean and I have use Vaseline and other antibacterial ointments but nothing helps for more than a half hour and the itchy feeling and soreness starts up again. Is this something I need to go to the doctor for? I'm afraid of infection
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
From the description, I suspect that you might have developed a fungal infection .
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Dr Geetika Paul
Kindly provide pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
From the description, I suspect that you might have developed a fungal infection .
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Here are two photos. I'm sorry they aren't better but as you can imagine it is a very difficult area to photograph
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures.
I can see that you have redness and maceration of the skin .
Such a skin maceration can result due to excess sweating and friction leading to candidiasis which is a common skin infection occurring on this area .
Keep the affected area clean and dry.
Wash the affected area with lukewarm saline water twice daily.
Applying a topical anti fungal cream like canestan cream over the area twice daily should help to treat the infection .
Such infections require regular treatment for atleast ten to fourteen days .
Antihistamine intake to control the allergic response will reduce the associated itching and irritation .
Do not apply any other cream or oil over the affected area.
Dr Geetika Paul
Fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures.
I can see that you have redness and maceration of the skin .
Such a skin maceration can result due to excess sweating and friction leading to candidiasis which is a common skin infection occurring on this area .
Keep the affected area clean and dry.
Wash the affected area with lukewarm saline water twice daily.
Applying a topical anti fungal cream like canestan cream over the area twice daily should help to treat the infection .
Such infections require regular treatment for atleast ten to fourteen days .
Antihistamine intake to control the allergic response will reduce the associated itching and irritation .
Do not apply any other cream or oil over the affected area.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you Doctor. I will try the treatment you describe. I was worried that it may be an anal fissure. I appreciate your assistance
Brief Answer:
Follow regular treatment
Detailed Answer:
It does not look like an anal fissure to me .
You can follow the treatment as advised .
In case ,the problem tends to persist even after ten to fourteen days of treatment,see a nearby doctor for proper examination.
Dr Geetika Paul
Follow regular treatment
Detailed Answer:
It does not look like an anal fissure to me .
You can follow the treatment as advised .
In case ,the problem tends to persist even after ten to fourteen days of treatment,see a nearby doctor for proper examination.
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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