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What Causes Perineal Raphe?

Posted on Tue, 2 Sep 2014

Question: i have a perineal raphe and am a 42 year old woman. what causes this? it itches and i want to know causes in women. how to fix it?

Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hi

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.

The perineal raphe is a visible line or ridge of tissue on the human body that extends from the anus through the perineum.

It is normal.

Are you having a tear or swelling or rash there?

Can you upload a pic so that i have a better idea.

Feel free to consult me directly
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Regards

Dr. Som Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Som Biswas (9 minutes later)

I was told a few months ago this was a hernia so was misdiagnosed . What causes this to happen? The pinwheel look is very scary that has happened with my skin. Is this from a hernia or is this a yeast or something else?

Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hi

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXX,

Please upload a pic without which it is not possible for me to tell if its hernia, or yeast or something else.

Your confidentiality will be maintained.

Regards

Dr. Som Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar