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What Does A Raised And Itchy Rash On Buttocks Indicate?

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Posted on Tue, 23 Sep 2014
Question: I have a raised rash, that is itchy and sometimes painful in my buttock area. It appears about once every other month and has small little bumps.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Possibility of fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic.

I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your query and I have understood it.

I would keep a possibility of fungal Infection/Tinea cruris for an Itchy, raised rash on buttocks.

I would be able to confirm my diagnosis if you can upload an Image of the rash.
Fungal infections are usually circular /semicircular / annular red raised scaly patches with central clearing and peripheral spread/extension. The margin is raised and may have bumpy surface.

I would suggest that you try an OTC antifungal e.g clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily for 2-4 weeks

An OTC antihistamine e,g cetrizine 10 mg once daily would provide you symptomatic relief from itching.

Regards
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What Does A Raised And Itchy Rash On Buttocks Indicate?

Brief Answer: Possibility of fungal infection Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic. I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your query and I have understood it. I would keep a possibility of fungal Infection/Tinea cruris for an Itchy, raised rash on buttocks. I would be able to confirm my diagnosis if you can upload an Image of the rash. Fungal infections are usually circular /semicircular / annular red raised scaly patches with central clearing and peripheral spread/extension. The margin is raised and may have bumpy surface. I would suggest that you try an OTC antifungal e.g clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily for 2-4 weeks An OTC antihistamine e,g cetrizine 10 mg once daily would provide you symptomatic relief from itching. Regards