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How Can An Itchy Rash Between The Buttocks Be Cured?

I have a rash in between my butt cheeks. I felt itchy there a couple days ago, so I washed up good snd changed my underwear but the next mormimg i had a rash that itches, burns, looks very amred & angry & is making a slight bit of moisture along my crack as well. What can I use to clear it up?
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Hi.
Welcome to HCM.
I have read & understood your concern.
The rash you have with itching, burning & little discharge , in the buttock cleft seems to be due to excessive sweating.. facilitating fungal infection which was secondarily infected by bacteria.
You should try to keep the area clean with frequent cleaning & drying followed by application of a bit of antibiotic skin ointment mixed with anti fungal ointment .
If there is no relief in 4-5 days or if the rash increases you should consult a dermatologist for oral antibiotics.
Thanks.
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How Can An Itchy Rash Between The Buttocks Be Cured?

Hi. Welcome to HCM. I have read & understood your concern. The rash you have with itching, burning & little discharge , in the buttock cleft seems to be due to excessive sweating.. facilitating fungal infection which was secondarily infected by bacteria. You should try to keep the area clean with frequent cleaning & drying followed by application of a bit of antibiotic skin ointment mixed with anti fungal ointment . If there is no relief in 4-5 days or if the rash increases you should consult a dermatologist for oral antibiotics. Thanks.