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What Causes Scaly Itchy Skin On Buttocks Area?
Question: for the past year, I have had ashy skin with a crust that itches between my butt cheeks, this started when I started going thru menopause I am 53 how can I get rid of this
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
From the description,it looks like you might have developed either a fungal infection over the area or an eczematous rash .
If possible,I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell since when you have this skin rash .
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Kindly provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
From the description,it looks like you might have developed either a fungal infection over the area or an eczematous rash .
If possible,I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell since when you have this skin rash .
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Dr. XXXXXXX
thank you for responding, for some reason i am not able to send any pictures, not sure why the picture is not showing up. is there an email address it can be sent to ? I have noticed this july of last year after taking several antibiotics for an ear infection. the doctor gave a topical and said to do sitz baths. i thought it was a fungal infection but cant seem to get it to go away. Please let me know if i can send the pictures to an email address.
thanks
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
thank you for responding, for some reason i am not able to send any pictures, not sure why the picture is not showing up. is there an email address it can be sent to ? I have noticed this july of last year after taking several antibiotics for an ear infection. the doctor gave a topical and said to do sitz baths. i thought it was a fungal infection but cant seem to get it to go away. Please let me know if i can send the pictures to an email address.
thanks
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Email the pictures
Detailed Answer:
You can mail the pictures at YYYY@YYYY with subject as ref to Dr Geetika Paul.
Dr Geetika Paul
Email the pictures
Detailed Answer:
You can mail the pictures at YYYY@YYYY with subject as ref to Dr Geetika Paul.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dr XXXXXXX
I have sent the pictures to that address.
thank you
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
I have sent the pictures to that address.
thank you
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Need for antifungal agents
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
You seem to have developed an eczematised fungal infection . Such an infection needs to be treated with regular application of antifungal steroid combination creams over the affected .
Proper cleaning of the area is very important .
Regular washing with soap and water followed by drying and application of the medicine for atleast two to three weeks has to be done ,
Wear cotton undergarments so as to decrease sweating.
You might need a course of oral antifungal drugs if the infection tends to persist.
Dr Geetika Paul
Need for antifungal agents
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
You seem to have developed an eczematised fungal infection . Such an infection needs to be treated with regular application of antifungal steroid combination creams over the affected .
Proper cleaning of the area is very important .
Regular washing with soap and water followed by drying and application of the medicine for atleast two to three weeks has to be done ,
Wear cotton undergarments so as to decrease sweating.
You might need a course of oral antifungal drugs if the infection tends to persist.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dr. XXXXXXX
I have resent some pictures as requested, I work at night hence my response now. Can you provide the prescription for this? or I should see a dermatologist here. I can provide the pharmacy if needed?
I have resent some pictures as requested, I work at night hence my response now. Can you provide the prescription for this? or I should see a dermatologist here. I can provide the pharmacy if needed?
Brief Answer:
Need to take treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures.
You need to regularly take treatment with both topical and oral anti fungals.
You will have to see a nearby dermatologist for confirmation of the diagnosis and further treatment.
In this forum ,I cannot prescribe any medicines.
Dr Geetika Paul
Need to take treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures.
You need to regularly take treatment with both topical and oral anti fungals.
You will have to see a nearby dermatologist for confirmation of the diagnosis and further treatment.
In this forum ,I cannot prescribe any medicines.
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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