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What Causes Dry Patch On Buttocks?

Posted on Fri, 31 Oct 2014

Question: I am scared..i found a dry patch in my butt crack...
And its on my left cheek...
i wear panty liners and just recently got off my cycle....tjis is scaring me. What is happening to me

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Upload images.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing to us about it.

There are three most probable reason of your problem.

It can be due to fungal infection, eczema and psoriasis.

Can you please upload your patch photograph?

Are you having itching and any other related symptoms?

For how long these patches are there?

Are you taking any medication for it?

Please answer above mentioned questions so I will be able to impart my opinion to you.

Please revert me back as soon as possible.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (13 minutes later)

I will try to take pic and upload it. I just noticed it this evening. I just got off cycle lady week Friday..and I had dome chaffing ..i guess due to sanitary napkin..i usually wear two...but I put Vaseline on the chaffing and that healed up well...
I turned 40 and my hormones have gone completely haywire....i am wondering if this has played a part in this...i am really scared.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Most likely it is a fungal infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Nice to hear from you all again.

With your description it can be most likely due to fungal infection.

Follow my advice here-

Keep the infected area clean and dry
- Maintain hygiene
- Apply 1% clotrimazole ointment on patch for 4-6 weeks along with 1% hydrocortisone ointment.
- If itching is there use cetrizine tablet.
- For oral antifungal ( fluconazole) you have to confer with your treating physician because it is a prescription drug.

If symptoms do not resolve in few weeks you should consult your treating physician and get yourself tested.

Yes, hormonal changes can affect the problem and stress also increases your symptoms, please do not take stress.

Hope it is useful, feel free to discuss more.

Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

I thank you..i am uninsured...my job will qualify me in 30 more days
..how can I get the oral antifungal med to take along with this...or can I take the topical antibiotic alone...

Please advise..im am still very scared..n I need to be healthy for myself and for my two little girls.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can apply ointment.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You are most welcome, I feel happy if my advice is useful to you.

You can apply ointment only for a few weeks to ensure the results because the antifungal drug is a prescription drug, so maybe you require doctor prescription for the same.

The doses of antifungal ( fluconazole) tablet is 150 mg once weekly for 4-6 weeks.

Hope it is useful, feel free to ask more.

If you want to close the discussion Kindly accept my answer and write a review.

Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (2 hours later)

Ok..i got the stuff
.i will begin using it tonight...o will follow up with you in a few days and let you know my progress.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It may be helpful.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Sorry for my delayed response.

Well, you start applying it for tonight and please follow my other advices.

Good luck and let me know about your progress.

Feel free to ask more, I feel happy to facilitate you.

Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju