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What Causes Moist, Itchy Buttocks?
My crack of my buttock feels like it is sweaty, but is not, then it is itchy. I am not even doing anything when sometimes it happens. Have not changed any soaps, or shampoos either. Sometimes the day I shower sometimes the next day. It is just random, I wear cotton boxers. Is there something to stop the itching? And what do you think causes it. It usually only last hours to a day or less. Not in a warm climate, comfortable in the 70 s in California. Help me please! Thank you.
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Mon, 25 May 2015
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Thanks for consulting me at virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.
It is called jock itch. Wear loose clothes so as to keep the area airy. Wear All-cotton underwear (better no to wear any).
Keep area clean. Use water to clean the area once daily at least.
If I was your treating physician I would like to prescribe you to apply Hydrocortisone cream ( combination of Hydrocortisone and Clotrimazole) 3 times a day.
Take 1 tablet Claritin by mouth twice daily.
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DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF
PHILADELPHIA, USA
Thanks for consulting me at virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.
It is called jock itch. Wear loose clothes so as to keep the area airy. Wear All-cotton underwear (better no to wear any).
Keep area clean. Use water to clean the area once daily at least.
If I was your treating physician I would like to prescribe you to apply Hydrocortisone cream ( combination of Hydrocortisone and Clotrimazole) 3 times a day.
Take 1 tablet Claritin by mouth twice daily.
If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues, feel free to 'ask me a question' directly from my profile. You can also attach Lab reports and pictures with direct question.
Have a wonderful time ahead. Please don't forget to give your valuable feedback and five star rating, to help me assist you always in a better way. Click at 'Thanks' & 'I Find This Answer Helpful' too. Please, write a review on my profile, about your experience with me.
Regards!
DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF
PHILADELPHIA, USA
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