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What Causes Open Sores Around Perineum?

hello doctor- i have what looks like open sores (red bumps with a center mark) around my perineum. this started with itching/tenderness near the anus and has since moved upwards. it has been quite painful esp last night when i found it difficult to sleep. do you have any thoughts on what this could be?
Wed, 1 Jul 2015
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Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query. Your problem can be due to fungal infection and secondary bacterial infections. If you send a picture of it then it will be more helpful in identifying. For such condition I would recommend using ointments with combination of antifungal like miconazole, anti bacterial like neomycin and corticosteroid like betamethasone for local application. Wash the area with warm water or saline before applying.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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What Causes Open Sores Around Perineum?

Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. Your problem can be due to fungal infection and secondary bacterial infections. If you send a picture of it then it will be more helpful in identifying. For such condition I would recommend using ointments with combination of antifungal like miconazole, anti bacterial like neomycin and corticosteroid like betamethasone for local application. Wash the area with warm water or saline before applying. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.