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What Causes Itchy Bumps In Between Buttocks?
I have been having itchy/sting like bumps between the cheeks of my buttocks. They have occurred periodically on either side of the cheeks. I have been using prescribed clobetasol propionate ointment 0.05% that was prescribed to me for rashes that appear on my neck and arms. It soothes the area and appear to cure the problem but the rash s reappear. I initially believed it was a result of wearing sanitary napkins sometimes for weak bladder....
Fri, 29 Jan 2021
Hi,
I have read your query and understood your concern. Intertrigo is the rash seen between the skin folds. In this, skin gets contact with skin and becomes irritable and itchy. This makes the environment warm which favors fungal and bacterial growth. Sweating also makes the environment favorable for infection.
Clobetasol propionate is a corticosteroid ointment which suppress the inflammation and itching. But it does not cure the infection. Depends on the type of infection either bacterial or fungal, antibacterial and antifungal treatment is essential with personal hygiene. Keeping the region dry and clean, helps to prevent infections. Appropriate oral or topical antibiotics or antifungal cream along with oral antihistamines cure the rashes and itching. Visit the surgeon or dermatologist for further evaluation and management.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pradeepraj, General & Family Physician
I have read your query and understood your concern. Intertrigo is the rash seen between the skin folds. In this, skin gets contact with skin and becomes irritable and itchy. This makes the environment warm which favors fungal and bacterial growth. Sweating also makes the environment favorable for infection.
Clobetasol propionate is a corticosteroid ointment which suppress the inflammation and itching. But it does not cure the infection. Depends on the type of infection either bacterial or fungal, antibacterial and antifungal treatment is essential with personal hygiene. Keeping the region dry and clean, helps to prevent infections. Appropriate oral or topical antibiotics or antifungal cream along with oral antihistamines cure the rashes and itching. Visit the surgeon or dermatologist for further evaluation and management.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pradeepraj, General & Family Physician
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