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What Causes Recurrent Skin Cracks On The Buttocks?

I am not sure how to explain it but I always get a cut or cut like symptom in the crack of by buttocks. Is there a cream I can use to relieve the discomfort? Actually I am not sure if this is caused by moisture and I am chapped but putting cream or Vaseline actually makes it worse
Mon, 28 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your query you have symptoms of recurrent skin cracks on the buttocks which is very common as dirt and moisture get trapped by your clothing and the friction that comes from sitting can cause this. It could be due to blockage of sebaceous glands leading to folliculitis or boils.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to keep this area clean and dry , apply cream containing Azelaic acid. You should apply warm compresses with soaked towel and apply vitamin C serum at night. If condition doesn't get better then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically along with blood test and sample for lab test . Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants , antibiotics like Clindamycin , anti inflammatory or anti fungal . Doctor may also prescribe Benzoyl Peroxide ointment .

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Recurrent Skin Cracks On The Buttocks?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your query you have symptoms of recurrent skin cracks on the buttocks which is very common as dirt and moisture get trapped by your clothing and the friction that comes from sitting can cause this. It could be due to blockage of sebaceous glands leading to folliculitis or boils. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to keep this area clean and dry , apply cream containing Azelaic acid. You should apply warm compresses with soaked towel and apply vitamin C serum at night. If condition doesn t get better then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically along with blood test and sample for lab test . Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants , antibiotics like Clindamycin , anti inflammatory or anti fungal . Doctor may also prescribe Benzoyl Peroxide ointment . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari