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What Causes Itching Around The Tailbone And Buttocks?

Top of my butt crack itching profusely for the last few days right where it meets my tailbone? And at this point I m going crazy no matter what I do it won t go away... please help me.. I scratch it then it gets worse not better I m at a loss currently still itching now skin is not dry but as soon as I while the area with water and dry it off it feels good for a few minutes then comes back slightly wet even after drying the area... please help me understand what I m feeling here ?
Wed, 5 Dec 2018
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Hello,

Your symptoms seem to be related to a yeast infection.

I recommend using an antifungal cream for local application.

I also recommend using antifungal oral medication such as Fluconazole.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Itching Around The Tailbone And Buttocks?

Hello, Your symptoms seem to be related to a yeast infection. I recommend using an antifungal cream for local application. I also recommend using antifungal oral medication such as Fluconazole. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician