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Rash On Buttocks. Applying Cream, Itching And Scaling After Stopping Cream. Any Ideas?

I have a rash on my buttocks that may have been acquired from an infected toilet seat; I have applied anti-fungal
cream, cortizon cream, Vitamin A& D ointment; they appear to help in that the scaling goes a way, itchyness
goes away, but discoloration of skin remaines. However, these creams unfortunately do not clear the rash
completely. Once I stop application, rash is there with discoloration of skin; the itch returns and scaling sets
in once again. What do you think might be going on?



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Hi, thanks for your query.

It seems you have a fungal infection on your buttocks.

For this you need to to take oral anti fungal medicine by prescription along with local application of anti fungal creams.
Don't scratch the lesions instead take oral antihistamines for itching.
Avoid applying cortizone cream as infection may flare up with a steroid.
You may apply vitamin A&D ointment.

I suggest you to meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis and treatment.

Hope this helps you.
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Rash On Buttocks. Applying Cream, Itching And Scaling After Stopping Cream. Any Ideas?

Hi, thanks for your query. It seems you have a fungal infection on your buttocks. For this you need to to take oral anti fungal medicine by prescription along with local application of anti fungal creams. Don t scratch the lesions instead take oral antihistamines for itching. Avoid applying cortizone cream as infection may flare up with a steroid. You may apply vitamin A&D ointment. I suggest you to meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis and treatment. Hope this helps you.