I have been getting recurring episodes of a rash around my buttocks. I finally had a culture done and was told it is herpes simplex. I have been married for 38 years and never had extramarital sex. But what s more troubling is that it is on my buttocks. My wife never had her mouth on or around my buttocks and I am heterosexual. Why then is the rash always on my buttocks (right side).
Hi. As per your case history of rashes on buttocks my treatment advice is - 1. It is more likely to be a fungal infection and not herpes as it is not a common site for herpes. 2. Maintain good hygiene and bath twice daily. 3. Apply a mild antifungal cream like clotrimazole cream twice daily on it. 4. Take oral fluconazole 150mg once a week and levocetrizine once at night.
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Suggest Treatment For Rashes On The Buttocks
Hi. As per your case history of rashes on buttocks my treatment advice is - 1. It is more likely to be a fungal infection and not herpes as it is not a common site for herpes. 2. Maintain good hygiene and bath twice daily. 3. Apply a mild antifungal cream like clotrimazole cream twice daily on it. 4. Take oral fluconazole 150mg once a week and levocetrizine once at night. If problem persists beyond 3 weeks then consult a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.