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How To Remove Itching From Butt Crack?

I have never had this problem. but just yesterday, the top of my butt crack hurts like hell. it feels like a cut. it burns when I shower and is a little itchy. I used alcohol to see if it was really an open cut and BY GOLLY, it burned the heck out of me. I just put some Neosporin on it and got rid of my panties and other clothing. what can i do? cant stand the itching.
Thu, 13 Jun 2019
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Hi,

Itching over any type of cuts is usually seen because of histamine release from the area. This can cause redness, swelling, oozing of fluid, and pain.

Most people would find sitting in a sitz bath made of warm water and sodium bicarbonate. This can help to reduce itching, swelling, and reduce the burning.

Using alcohol is not a good idea because it can dehydrate the area and cause cell death and prevent healing.

Once you have sat in the bath for 15 mins, you can use neosporin to keep the area dry and to prevent an infection from occurring.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vignan Rachabattuni, General & Family Physician
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How To Remove Itching From Butt Crack?

Hi, Itching over any type of cuts is usually seen because of histamine release from the area. This can cause redness, swelling, oozing of fluid, and pain. Most people would find sitting in a sitz bath made of warm water and sodium bicarbonate. This can help to reduce itching, swelling, and reduce the burning. Using alcohol is not a good idea because it can dehydrate the area and cause cell death and prevent healing. Once you have sat in the bath for 15 mins, you can use neosporin to keep the area dry and to prevent an infection from occurring. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vignan Rachabattuni, General & Family Physician