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What Causes Red Rashes Around The Genital Area And Thighs After A Colon Surgery?

HI! My husband recently underwent an outpatient colon surgery to treat a fistula in his colon. He is recovered now, but 2 weeks post-op he started noticing a small rash in the inside elf his thighs. Now that rash has spread and is encompassing most of the surrounding tissue of his inner thighs/around genital/anal area. He went to the doctor and she claim fit to be a follicle infection, gave him antibiotics, but they are not helping...actually the skin is scaling up and his skin is peeling, so he has red open skin now especially in the creases where there is more moisture. My question is do you know of any complications that could lead to this? and what type of doctor should we seek out. He says that today on day 5 of antibiotics he is not better, the area is gutting swollen and his genitals/testicles are swelling.
Mon, 30 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

He may be developed fungal infection due to lack of immunity, need to maintain good hygiene, use Candid-B ointment.

Use tablet Fluconazole. If the symptoms not improved please consult your dermatologist, he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Take care.
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What Causes Red Rashes Around The Genital Area And Thighs After A Colon Surgery?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. He may be developed fungal infection due to lack of immunity, need to maintain good hygiene, use Candid-B ointment. Use tablet Fluconazole. If the symptoms not improved please consult your dermatologist, he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care.