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Why Do I Have A Rash Daily Around My Anus?

Posted on Thu, 3 Mar 2022

Question: have a rash daily around my anus. can it be from stool? can it be something internal, that causes this rash. I have hemmroids, inside and out also.

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possible diagnosis: Ringworm (tinea)

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

The rash you are experiencing is likely due to ringworm/tinea infection, which is a fungal infection. The area around the anus is prone to increased sweating and thereby fungal infections.
You can apply Lotrimin antifungal ointment to the affected area twice daily for 14 days.
Keep the area clean and dry. Wear loose fitting breathable cotton underwear. Avoid tight clothing.

Hope this answers your question. Please let me know if you need further clarification.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (21 hours later)

the area seems to only be red after sitting in a bath. the water is not too hot, even though hot water feels good. so how hot should it be?

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up answer

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

The redness you are noticing is likely due to the exposure of already inflamed fungus affected skin to hot water.

You can use warm water baths. Please follow the other measures detailed in the above discussion too.

Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee