What Does A Raised And Itchy Rash On Buttocks Indicate?

Posted on Sat, 6 Sep 2014

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Question : I have a raised rash, that is itchy and sometimes painful in my buttock area. It appears about once every other month and has small little bumps.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possibility of fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic.

I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your query and I have understood it.

I would keep a possibility of fungal Infection/Tinea cruris for an Itchy, raised rash on buttocks.

I would be able to confirm my diagnosis if you can upload an Image of the rash.
Fungal infections are usually circular /semicircular / annular red raised scaly patches with central clearing and peripheral spread/extension. The margin is raised and may have bumpy surface.

I would suggest that you try an OTC antifungal e.g clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily for 2-4 weeks

An OTC antihistamine e,g cetrizine 10 mg once daily would provide you symptomatic relief from itching.

Regards

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