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What Causes Recurrent Rashes On My Intergluteal Cleft?

I have this reoccurring rash along my butt crack ..it starts off usually as a red spot then it seems to have pus heads in a day or 2... It s excruciatingly painful then it scabs up then disappear after a wk or so.....been to the doc nobody knows what it is..been a source of embarrassment ....9 times out of 10 it appears in the same spot..I m at a loss..please help
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Hi,

It could be a folliculitis or ingrowing hair. You can initially apply an antibiotic cream for a week. If it does not resolve in a week, do consult your Dermatologist.

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What Causes Recurrent Rashes On My Intergluteal Cleft?

Hi, It could be a folliculitis or ingrowing hair. You can initially apply an antibiotic cream for a week. If it does not resolve in a week, do consult your Dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.