Question 1

i have small tear in skin of buttocks crack. i've had it, it clears up and then returns. what should i put on it? powder or a skin barrier ointment?

Accepted Answer

Could be herpes???: The next time it happens go to your dermatologist and get a culture performed. How you treat it depends on the diagnosis.

Question 2

rash between my buttocks has caused skin to darken. i also get tear in between the crack if i wipe/wash to hard. how can i treat this area?

Accepted Answer

Rash: Rash between buttocks is usually ' jock itch' or fungus. Treat with antifungal and steroid ointment for about a mnth

Question 3

lump in buttocks under skin near top of butt crack. no pain, moves, can't see only feel. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Probably lipoma: Usually this is a lipoma (benign fatty deposit). Ask your internist to look at it. Do not just ignore, but probably nothing to worry about.

Question 4

i've been having a skin problem in my buttocks region.  i noticed when the top was itchy (inside crack).  i looked and it was red/open. seem to spread

Accepted Answer

Yeast infection: Sounds like you might have a yeast infection (aka "Jock itch") in your buttocks area

Try keeping the area dry, and try an over the counter cream such as lotrimin cream (clotrimazole)

If it doesn't help in a few days, you should have a doctor take a look at it

Question 5

i have red/purple marks on the top of the crack on my buttocks . worried it might be skin cancer. ?

Accepted Answer

One consideration...: ...but since we don't have access to a picture of your lesion(s), we can only advise that you get examined locally ASAP to be sure.

Question 6

slight darkening of skin around my buttocks crack. not really itchy, but i dont know where it came from. i am a type 1 diabetic who has been diagnose?

Accepted Answer

Some Darkening: or other color differences between the buttocks and around the genitals can be normal and changes can occur with age. If this is a recent change, and because you are concerned, have it evaluated by your MD.  Chances are good that it is nothing of major concern but being diabetic means you need to be diligent in watching  for any changes!

Question 7

treated yeast inf (vaginal and skin groin/buttocks) w/ 3 fluconazole, clotrimazole & nystatin on skin. yeast seems to be gone but still a lot of pinkness in butt crack. also have incontinence. dermatologist appt monday. what could it be? bacterial?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, certain bacterial causes also are possible, as well as yeast resistant to the antibiotics you have tried. Seeing a dermatologist is exactly the right step. Good luck with it.

Question 8

how to treat herpes in the crack of buttocks?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex: Same way you would treat it anywhere else.  You can be treated with an oral version of acyclovir, but unless begun very early in the outbreak it will not change much. This should resolve by itself in 7-10 days. Do not use topical acyclovir.

Question 9

i have bronchitis while i was coughing today and got a sharp pain in the crack of my buttocks. should i bee worried?. p.s. i 23 years of age.

Accepted Answer

Cough 2 back pain: Don't be worried. While it is not particularly common at your age, coughing can be associated with enough pressure on the disks in your back (between the vertebra) to dislodge some of the gel in there, and this could cause a sharp pain sensation in the buttocks. I would only be concerned if it lasted more than 6 weeks.

Question 10

i have been having a feeling of wetness dripping from top of buttocks at the crack down into the crack but its not wet. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: See your doctor for an evaluation. May refer you to a neurologist to check your nerve function.

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I have small tear in skin of buttocks crack. i've had it, it clears up and then returns. what should i put on it? powder or a skin barrier ointment?

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Rash between my buttocks has caused skin to darken. i also get tear in between the crack if i wipe/wash to hard. how can i treat this area?

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Lump in buttocks under skin near top of butt crack. no pain, moves, can't see only feel. should i worry?

A member asked:

I've been having a skin problem in my buttocks region. i noticed when the top was itchy (inside crack). i looked and it was red/open. seem to spread

A member asked:

I have red/purple marks on the top of the crack on my buttocks . worried it might be skin cancer. ?

A member asked:

Slight darkening of skin around my buttocks crack. not really itchy, but i dont know where it came from. i am a type 1 diabetic who has been diagnose?

A member asked:

Treated yeast inf (vaginal and skin groin/buttocks) w/ 3 fluconazole, clotrimazole & nystatin on skin. yeast seems to be gone but still a lot of pinkness in butt crack. also have incontinence. dermatologist appt monday. what could it be? bacterial?

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How to treat herpes in the crack of buttocks?

A member asked:

I have bronchitis while i was coughing today and got a sharp pain in the crack of my buttocks. should i bee worried?. p.s. i 23 years of age.

A member asked:

I have been having a feeling of wetness dripping from top of buttocks at the crack down into the crack but its not wet. what could this be?

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