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Suggest Remedy For Itchy Buttocks And Foot Fungus
Question: my butt itches. is like a foot fungus. is worse as it sweats....warm moisture.tried lamasil and tinactin no help. flakes when dry as it itches
Brief Answer:
Intertrigo of buttock cheeks
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. Based on the symptoms explained and the attached image it looks like you may have intertrigo. The region between the buttock cheeks is a place common with moisture, friction between the butt cheeks, heat, etc. All these factors are contributive towards the development of intertrigo.
It can also be accompanied by an infection (fungal, bacterial or yeast) which is why I would urge you to visit a doctor (preferably a dermatologist for the same). Treatment includes keeping the area dry and clean and exposed to air as much as possible so you may have to avoid the use of undergarments for a while.
But a barrier cream may also be necessary along with medication to treat any accompanying infection. I hope you find my response both helpful and informative. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
Intertrigo of buttock cheeks
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. Based on the symptoms explained and the attached image it looks like you may have intertrigo. The region between the buttock cheeks is a place common with moisture, friction between the butt cheeks, heat, etc. All these factors are contributive towards the development of intertrigo.
It can also be accompanied by an infection (fungal, bacterial or yeast) which is why I would urge you to visit a doctor (preferably a dermatologist for the same). Treatment includes keeping the area dry and clean and exposed to air as much as possible so you may have to avoid the use of undergarments for a while.
But a barrier cream may also be necessary along with medication to treat any accompanying infection. I hope you find my response both helpful and informative. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
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