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What Do Red And Itchy Skin Lesions Between Buttocks Indicate?
Question: I have a two raised, red, itchy, swollen circles about the size of a half-dollar on either side of my butt crack. It has been there for three days despite showering each day and keeping the area clean after using the bathroom. It is very itchy. There are no small bumps, it's just red and raised. Also, my butthole also seems to be inflamed and slightly itchy.
Brief Answer:
Pictures requested
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I can understand your concern regarding the skin lesions and seems like you have fungal infection called tinea corporis but its difficult to point specific diagnosis in absence of clinical examination.
Therefore, I insist you to post good clinical pictures to me so that I can help you in a better way.
You can mail pictures to YYYY@YYYY
with subject titled ' ATTN Dr Hardik Pitroda'.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Pictures requested
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I can understand your concern regarding the skin lesions and seems like you have fungal infection called tinea corporis but its difficult to point specific diagnosis in absence of clinical examination.
Therefore, I insist you to post good clinical pictures to me so that I can help you in a better way.
You can mail pictures to YYYY@YYYY
with subject titled ' ATTN Dr Hardik Pitroda'.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Here is the photo regarding my raised itchy but rack.
Brief Answer:
Oral and topical antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting the picture.
It seems you have got intertrigo.
Intertrigo is an infection which occurs over any opposing skin surfaces , mostly seen over groin folds. Its caused due to bacterial or sometimes fungal infection.
Overweight can increase the friction and thus predispose to intertrigo.
I would suggest you oral antibiotics(Erythromycin) and antifungal(Fluconazole) tablets for few days along with application of antibiotic cream like fusidic acid and antifungal cream like clotrimazole twice a day for few weeks.
Use dusting powder containing clotrimazole on daily basis to keep area dry and reduce friction.
Maintain hygiene.
Avoid tight undergarments and use cotton garments as far as possible.
I am sure you will be fine with above treatment.
Take care
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Oral and topical antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting the picture.
It seems you have got intertrigo.
Intertrigo is an infection which occurs over any opposing skin surfaces , mostly seen over groin folds. Its caused due to bacterial or sometimes fungal infection.
Overweight can increase the friction and thus predispose to intertrigo.
I would suggest you oral antibiotics(Erythromycin) and antifungal(Fluconazole) tablets for few days along with application of antibiotic cream like fusidic acid and antifungal cream like clotrimazole twice a day for few weeks.
Use dusting powder containing clotrimazole on daily basis to keep area dry and reduce friction.
Maintain hygiene.
Avoid tight undergarments and use cotton garments as far as possible.
I am sure you will be fine with above treatment.
Take care
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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