What Causes Birthmark Like Lesion On Buttocks?

Posted on Sun, 13 Jul 2014

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Sun, 13 Jul 2014 Answered on

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Question : Sudden birthmark outer buttock looks like a burn, not raised, no pain or itch. Color disappears if pressed.
This suddenly appeared. No pain or itch, not raised. If pressed, color disappears.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly provide more information

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic

I am Dr kakkar. I have gone through your query.

Since how long have you been noticing it?

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 minutes later)

It suddenly appeared about a week ago.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

This is very unlikely to be a birthmark. I would keep a possibility of a localized form of a mild dermatitis. Itching is a subjective symptom and may be absent.

I would suggest you to try a topical OTC steroid cream, twice daily

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar