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Can Darkening / Staining Of Buttocks Skin Be Treated?

Hi, I have a question in regards to having some anal intimacy with my partner. I lately have been embarrassed by my bum because of this dark staining that could never come off. I want to show myself COMPLETELY to my partner but when it comes to my bum, I m just too embarrassed because of the staining. How do I get rid of it without going so far as to seeing a professional?
Fri, 2 Jan 2015
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Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagic

Darkening in this region is most commonly a consequence of fungal infection/tinea cruris.
Tinea or fungal infection is commonly associated with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation /PIH which presents as darkening.
I suggest you to try an OTC topical antifungal e.g clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily to the affected area.
Treating underlying fungal infection would take care of the PIH/ Darkening as well i.e it should resolve gradually once fungal infection is treated.

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Can Darkening / Staining Of Buttocks Skin Be Treated?

Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagic Darkening in this region is most commonly a consequence of fungal infection/tinea cruris. Tinea or fungal infection is commonly associated with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation /PIH which presents as darkening. I suggest you to try an OTC topical antifungal e.g clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily to the affected area. Treating underlying fungal infection would take care of the PIH/ Darkening as well i.e it should resolve gradually once fungal infection is treated. Regards