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What Do Fungal Rash On Upper Buttocks Indicate?
Question: I just discovered a few days ago a rash or fungus on my left upper buttocks flowing from the inner part of buttocks down the side of my buttocks. Looks like a bruise but has some dry areas. Just returned from Punta Cana but did not noticed this. Also looks like a long ziggly varicose vein.
Brief Answer:
Looks like fungal infection, 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 .
Now from the description, it looks like you have developed a fungal infection over the buttock region. But I would like to have a look at the exact skin lesions before we can be sure of the skin condition .
Please click some close up pictures of the skin condition and upload them here on this page . You can also mail them at YYYY@YYYY with heading as ref to Dr Geetika Paul .
Also please tell if you have any associated itching or pain or discomfort?
Are you applying anything over it?
I am sure I will be able to help you more once you provide me the above details and the pictures .
Dr Geetika Paul
Looks like fungal infection, 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 .
Now from the description, it looks like you have developed a fungal infection over the buttock region. But I would like to have a look at the exact skin lesions before we can be sure of the skin condition .
Please click some close up pictures of the skin condition and upload them here on this page . You can also mail them at YYYY@YYYY with heading as ref to Dr Geetika Paul .
Also please tell if you have any associated itching or pain or discomfort?
Are you applying anything over it?
I am sure I will be able to help you more once you provide me the above details and the pictures .
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
While in Punta Cana I received a full body scrub. Not sure if this is the cause. I have applied Alcohol, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera and Cortaid.
Not sure if I can take a photo. Weird area.No pain or itching originally. That's why I never noticed it. Was checking out my XXXXXXX and saw it a few days after I returned from Punta Cana.
Not sure if I can take a photo. Weird area.No pain or itching originally. That's why I never noticed it. Was checking out my XXXXXXX and saw it a few days after I returned from Punta Cana.
Brief Answer:
Looks like lichen planus, harmless skin condition
Detailed Answer:
HI again
I have seen the attached pictures .
You seem to have developed linear lichen planus .
Now first of all, I would assure you that this is a harmless skin condition . The only problem is that it can cause discomfort in the form of itching.
You need to apply a topical steroid cream like Cortizone 10 over the affected areas twice a day .
Avoid application of mustard oil over it.
If it is too itchy or irritating, then you can apply something like olive oil or coconut oil over it twice a day.
This skin condition might take sometime to heal completely . You need to apply the medicine regularly. You can follow up with your local doctor for confirmation of the diagnosis .
Dr Geetika Paul
Looks like lichen planus, harmless skin condition
Detailed Answer:
HI again
I have seen the attached pictures .
You seem to have developed linear lichen planus .
Now first of all, I would assure you that this is a harmless skin condition . The only problem is that it can cause discomfort in the form of itching.
You need to apply a topical steroid cream like Cortizone 10 over the affected areas twice a day .
Avoid application of mustard oil over it.
If it is too itchy or irritating, then you can apply something like olive oil or coconut oil over it twice a day.
This skin condition might take sometime to heal completely . You need to apply the medicine regularly. You can follow up with your local doctor for confirmation of the diagnosis .
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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