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How Can Burning Sensation And Itching On The Buttocks Be Treated?

Embarressed to ask.. But I have an irritation at the top of my butt crack. It s like the skin seperates and burns. It itches and burns now. It has always happened on occasion and I thought it was from loose skin. But lately, it has not gone away. Very irritating. I don’t have health insurance at the moment to get it checked. Is there anything I can buy at the pharmacy?
posted on Tue, 13 Mar 2018
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Hello,

Inflammation of the body folds is called intertrigo. Sometimes it can be complicated by bacterial or fungal infection or both.

Intertrigo occurs as a result of- friction, heat, moisture in an area. Treating these aspects would help, if there is an infection this needs to be treated as well.

Treatment involves:
(1) Separating the folds with cotton or linen material to reduce friction.
(2) Using a barrirer cream such as zinc based cream or petrolatum.
(3) A few days of a mild steroid and since it is itching, consider adding a topical anti-fungal (fungal medications can cause itching).

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James
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How Can Burning Sensation And Itching On The Buttocks Be Treated?

Hello, Inflammation of the body folds is called intertrigo. Sometimes it can be complicated by bacterial or fungal infection or both. Intertrigo occurs as a result of- friction, heat, moisture in an area. Treating these aspects would help, if there is an infection this needs to be treated as well. Treatment involves: (1) Separating the folds with cotton or linen material to reduce friction. (2) Using a barrirer cream such as zinc based cream or petrolatum. (3) A few days of a mild steroid and since it is itching, consider adding a topical anti-fungal (fungal medications can cause itching). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Michelle Gibson James