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Is It To Be Concerned About The Cracks Near The Anus?

I have a small split in between my buttocksthat is now pink because the skin there cracked or split open whatever have you it is close to the anus but not the actual anus or anus cave itself . I am extremely worried about what it may be . I have no itching burning or swelling though I did only just notice it when wiping ... Can you help??
Tue, 16 Aug 2016
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history a crack in butt crease, near the anus, no itching, no burning and no swelling
This i called a simple crack and occurs due to the following reasons:
- Sweat gets accumulated and its solutes cause irritation.
The butt crack is always in shearing motion causing the crack.
Deficiency of multivitamins cause loss of integrity of the skin.
I would advise you the following in such a situation:
Clean the area with plain water 3-4 times a day.
Apply solution povidone iodine locally
Take multivitamins and therapeutic dosages of Vitamin A and D.
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Is It To Be Concerned About The Cracks Near The Anus?

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history a crack in butt crease, near the anus, no itching, no burning and no swelling This i called a simple crack and occurs due to the following reasons: - Sweat gets accumulated and its solutes cause irritation. The butt crack is always in shearing motion causing the crack. Deficiency of multivitamins cause loss of integrity of the skin. I would advise you the following in such a situation: Clean the area with plain water 3-4 times a day. Apply solution povidone iodine locally Take multivitamins and therapeutic dosages of Vitamin A and D.