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What Causes Pain And Skin Tear In Between Buttocks?

So before coming online i was sure i was the only person with this problem, much to my surprise there are tons of ppl out there with the same issue. It s a reoccurring problem i have been experiencing. Between my butt cheeks the skin seems to getting torn/split. It s quite painful, very uncomfortable, lots of itching, and sometimes when it itches little bumps come up on the skin just above the butt crack. In the mean time i don t know what to do, it s been about a week already, seems to be getting worse rather than better. If I bend it feels like it is splitting even more. Sitting for long periods has become quite uncomfortable. The itching won t stop. I have been using vaseline on it with hopes it would help. It does soothe it, sometimes i use baby oil and the itching subsides for a while then it starts again. So what causes this and what is the most effective treatment.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021
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Hi,

Skin in between your buttocks is cracking due to dryness. Dry skin tend to crack when stretched. The best thing you can do is continue using baby oil or Vaseline to prevent cracking. But in case of cracks or wounds you have to use mupirocin ointment to prevent infection and Anovate cream can provide pain relief. Eat fibers more, drink plenty of water, use boxers and use Dermadew soap for moisturization. Continue using Vaseline or baby oil daily.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jeevan Jayakumar, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pain And Skin Tear In Between Buttocks?

Hi, Skin in between your buttocks is cracking due to dryness. Dry skin tend to crack when stretched. The best thing you can do is continue using baby oil or Vaseline to prevent cracking. But in case of cracks or wounds you have to use mupirocin ointment to prevent infection and Anovate cream can provide pain relief. Eat fibers more, drink plenty of water, use boxers and use Dermadew soap for moisturization. Continue using Vaseline or baby oil daily. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jeevan Jayakumar, General & Family Physician