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What Is The Itchy Large Bruise In My Butt Crack?
In the crack of my butt I have a rather large bruise that will not go away. At times it itches and I have a tendency to over scratch causing more sore spots. The bruise does not hurt but itches really bad when i sweat. This time if year is really hot too
Mon, 21 Jul 2014
Thank you for query.It may be due to fungal infection.Please take following precautions.Use loose cotton clothes.Keep area dry.Apply antifungals like terbinafine which is fungicidal.Once subsides you can use antifungal dusting powders like candid or absorb powder to prevent recurrence.consult doctor if does not subside.You can get back to me for any clarifications with the photos.Dr Bharatesh D Basti Dermatologist and Venereologist
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