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What Causes Red Patches On The Buttocks?

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Posted on Fri, 8 Dec 2017
Question: Hi
I have a red patch around my ass / groin which becomes sore when i walk as it rubs off my underpants but is not itchy
I was sitting on a flight for 13 hours and its the 1st time i noticed discomfort. Maybe its due to sitting for so long or it could be an std ?
Does it look / sound like an std ?
Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (52 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Certainly not an STD. Upload another better image

Detailed Answer:
Dear. Thank you.

I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.

An STD commonly presents either as genital sore(s) or urethral discharge or burning micturation or as genital warts /growths etc rather than as a patch of red, sore skin. This seems like intertrigo which is inflammation of body folds as a result of sweating, maceration and rubbing against each other or tight clothing. However the image that you have uploaded is not very clear. I request you to kindly upload another clearer image of the affected area so that I am able to guide you better.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (16 hours later)
Thank you Dr. im glad its not an std.

Its actually disappeared today so no need for more pics

Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for writing to us.

Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Red Patches On The Buttocks?

Brief Answer: Certainly not an STD. Upload another better image Detailed Answer: Dear. Thank you. I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern. An STD commonly presents either as genital sore(s) or urethral discharge or burning micturation or as genital warts /growths etc rather than as a patch of red, sore skin. This seems like intertrigo which is inflammation of body folds as a result of sweating, maceration and rubbing against each other or tight clothing. However the image that you have uploaded is not very clear. I request you to kindly upload another clearer image of the affected area so that I am able to guide you better. Regards