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How To Heal Long Time Standing Mediated Rash In Between Buttocks?

embarrassing question but I noticed I develop a rash between my buttox when working on my feet for long periods of time. is this something to be concerned about? It goes away usually after a nights sleep, but I work on a kitchen line and I got to move fast and I sweat a lot, so could this be a sweat rash? what causes this and how can I avoid it?
Mon, 3 Feb 2014
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Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM

I would keep a possibility of a Fungal Infection. Sweat trapped in between the body folds like buttocks, groins, axilla provides an ideal atmosphere for the fungus to proliferate.

As a treating doctor i would have asked you to use a topical anti-fungal cream e.g clotrimazole twice daily in between the body folds.

An OTC antihistamine once daily would provide you relief from itching associated with fungal infection.

An anti-fungal dusting powder regularly after the infection resolves would keep the folds dry and fungal infections at bay.

take care
regards
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How To Heal Long Time Standing Mediated Rash In Between Buttocks?

Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM I would keep a possibility of a Fungal Infection. Sweat trapped in between the body folds like buttocks, groins, axilla provides an ideal atmosphere for the fungus to proliferate. As a treating doctor i would have asked you to use a topical anti-fungal cream e.g clotrimazole twice daily in between the body folds. An OTC antihistamine once daily would provide you relief from itching associated with fungal infection. An anti-fungal dusting powder regularly after the infection resolves would keep the folds dry and fungal infections at bay. take care regards