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Reddish Raw Anus, Peeling Skin. Cause?
My anus is red raw , when I look at it it is raw like the top layer of skin was off , it has been like it for over 6 weeks ,it is tender and moist like a raw layer of skin off , after bowel moment and during it is sore ,the area is moist and weepy , when starting to need the toilet you can feel it pressing ,it just does not seem to get a new layer of skin on.
Thu, 23 May 2013
hi
Thanks for your query
You seem to be having Candidiasis of the perianal region..
First some general precautions:
Wear cotton clothes and undergarments in order to reduce the sweating.
Do not apply any kind of oils / moisturizing lotion over the affected area.
Just give warm saline compresses over the affected area twice a day and then apply clotrimazole cream.
Also , you will need to take oral antifungals in the form of fluconazole 150 mg once weekly for 2 weeks...
In case of severe itching, take some antihistamine like levocetrizine once a day .
If inspite of the above measures, the lesions continue to persist or increase , then you might have to see a dermatologist for proper assessment and management
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
Thanks for your query
You seem to be having Candidiasis of the perianal region..
First some general precautions:
Wear cotton clothes and undergarments in order to reduce the sweating.
Do not apply any kind of oils / moisturizing lotion over the affected area.
Just give warm saline compresses over the affected area twice a day and then apply clotrimazole cream.
Also , you will need to take oral antifungals in the form of fluconazole 150 mg once weekly for 2 weeks...
In case of severe itching, take some antihistamine like levocetrizine once a day .
If inspite of the above measures, the lesions continue to persist or increase , then you might have to see a dermatologist for proper assessment and management
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
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