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Suggest Treatment For Severe Anal Rash
Question: I have a severe anal rash that has pimples and leaks mucus all the time. I am XXXXXXX but have not had inter course in 5 months this came on just this week. I have had it for a week and have been using diaper rash creams and taking bleach baths but nothing works what should I do
Brief Answer:
HIV test, discharge examination & STD screening
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
The location and distribution of rash is suggestive of 'diaper rash'.
Diaper rash is the name given due to its location and it may not be necessarily due to a diaper.
Fungal infection is common at this site, however, other possibilities have also to be considered.
Since, no medication is effective against the rash, I suggest you to get a HIV test done for both type 1 and 2.
Further the mucus discharge from the pimples should be sent for microbiological examination.
Serological test for all sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) should be sent.
Consult your primary healthcare provider for prescription of these tests.
Avoid unprotected sexual contact till the infection is treated.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
HIV test, discharge examination & STD screening
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
The location and distribution of rash is suggestive of 'diaper rash'.
Diaper rash is the name given due to its location and it may not be necessarily due to a diaper.
Fungal infection is common at this site, however, other possibilities have also to be considered.
Since, no medication is effective against the rash, I suggest you to get a HIV test done for both type 1 and 2.
Further the mucus discharge from the pimples should be sent for microbiological examination.
Serological test for all sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) should be sent.
Consult your primary healthcare provider for prescription of these tests.
Avoid unprotected sexual contact till the infection is treated.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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