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What Could Be The Gray Itchy Blotches Around Anus For Months?

I have these gray itchy blotches around my anus for 7 months now. I ve looked online and couldn t find anything that s like this. I have exhausted every anti-itch cream I could find and nothing works. Everyday it itches and its driving me mad. Any idea what it could be?
Wed, 12 Mar 2014
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Hi there.
From your description et al, it does appear to be a fungal infection of sorts possibly candidiasis or a mixed infection.
Might I suggest a clear photograph of the area be uploaded on this website or using the premium portal?
Use of a mixed bag cream containing corticosteroid, antibiotic & antifungal applied twice daily for a period of about 5-7 days may be the way forward; follow this up with a pure antifungal cream over the next week.
Treatment of fomites is paramount.
Good Luck & wish you are symptom free soon.
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD
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What Could Be The Gray Itchy Blotches Around Anus For Months?

Hi there. From your description et al, it does appear to be a fungal infection of sorts possibly candidiasis or a mixed infection. Might I suggest a clear photograph of the area be uploaded on this website or using the premium portal? Use of a mixed bag cream containing corticosteroid, antibiotic & antifungal applied twice daily for a period of about 5-7 days may be the way forward; follow this up with a pure antifungal cream over the next week. Treatment of fomites is paramount. Good Luck & wish you are symptom free soon. Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD