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What Causes Recurrent Itching Sensation On Buttocks Despite Treatment?

Posted on Wed, 14 Oct 2015

Question: I've had an itchy bottom on and off for many years. I used to see a doctor but nothing helped. I'm a tree surgeon so I usually wear thick chainsaw trousers which make you sweaty and we've put it down to that for the last few years. Washing rather than wiping and Aloe Vera gel afterwards helped for a while but no longer.
For the past few months I've not been wearing chainsaw trousers so I expected the skin to improve. It has not. It has been a stressful couple of months (new baby in hospital) I took a photo of it last night and it looks worse than ever. I could provide you the photo?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably You have developed fungal infection.
I would like to see a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (29 hours later)

Photo attached, its not pretty!!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It is looking like fungal infection.
I treat such cases with a combination or oral and topical anti fungal agents.
A combination of topical clotrimazole and oral fluconazole works well.
It gives excellent response within a month.
You can try this in consultation with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj