Question 1

sweat-like discharge from top of butt crack to midway down. no odor, color, or consistency.stays moist a few days-skin peels-repeats. using imiquod cr?

Accepted Answer

Why imiquimod?: This cream is for warts and is irritating. Do you have warts on this area? See your DR. You can use an antiperspirant there if you wish.

Question 2

at the tip of my butt crack to almost my anus is white itchy moist skin is there any thing i can do to make the skin an itching normal ?

Accepted Answer

Yeast infection.: Apply otc antifungal cream such as lotrimin (clotrimazole) to the affected areas. See your doctor if it does not help.

Question 3

every now and then the skin at top of my butt crack will split about an inch long. it will itch and burn when wet. any idea why? had cyst ther yrs ago

Accepted Answer

Skin breakdown: Anywhere there is a skin fold, the skin could split due to staying wet for long periods of time. Fungus infections like hot dark moist areas and could cause this. There could be an infection as well from a bacteria. Should get tested for other medical problems that could predispose you to this type of condition.

Question 4

i have seborrheic dermatitis on my scalp & ears. i've also been having issues with dry, flaky, peeling, itchy, irritated, sometimes red and burning skin in butt crack.

Accepted Answer

Seb derm areas: Seborrheic dermatitis can affect the scalp, face, chest, back, underarms, groin and lower abdomen, and the fold between the buttocks.  Psoriasis can do the same thing.  In mild cases of both treatments are similar.  Care must be taken not to use steroid creams in body folds for prolonged periods of time as they can thin the skin and cause other damage.

Question 5

is it possible to crack the skin inside your butt crack?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Especially if you have a fungal infection.

Question 6

dry and scab skin at the beginning of the butt crack?

Accepted Answer

Decubitus: Decubitus, or pressure ulcer, or can be a pilonidal cyst.
General surgeon would be a good consult.

Question 7

what can cause bumps under the skin between the butt crack that just rise and go away but leaves raised bump like scaring?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Please make an appointment with your family physician. The "bumps" could be benign or serious and only a visual exam by your family physician can help decide the next step..

Question 8

at the tip of my butt crack it has tough skin and a small oval lump like the shape of half almond. its painful on right side what is it?

Accepted Answer

Poss pilonidal cyst: Hard to say exactly what this is but one possibility is a pilonidal cyst. These can become infected so best to see your doctor to confirm the diagnosis.

Question 9

this is a problem with my skin. the beginning top arwa of my butt crack has dry, rough skin which makes it really uncomfortable. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

This is: a common area for FUNGAL infection. Suggest you try OTC anti-fungal cream/ointment
If no better show the area to your PCP
Just a thought
Hope this is helpful
DrZ

Question 10

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.

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Sweat-like discharge from top of butt crack to midway down. no odor, color, or consistency.stays moist a few days-skin peels-repeats. using imiquod cr?

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At the tip of my butt crack to almost my anus is white itchy moist skin is there any thing i can do to make the skin an itching normal ?

A member asked:

Every now and then the skin at top of my butt crack will split about an inch long. it will itch and burn when wet. any idea why? had cyst ther yrs ago

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I have seborrheic dermatitis on my scalp & ears. i've also been having issues with dry, flaky, peeling, itchy, irritated, sometimes red and burning skin in butt crack.

A member asked:

Is it possible to crack the skin inside your butt crack?

A member asked:

Dry and scab skin at the beginning of the butt crack?

A member asked:

What can cause bumps under the skin between the butt crack that just rise and go away but leaves raised bump like scaring?

A member asked:

At the tip of my butt crack it has tough skin and a small oval lump like the shape of half almond. its painful on right side what is it?

A member asked:

This is a problem with my skin. the beginning top arwa of my butt crack has dry, rough skin which makes it really uncomfortable. what can i do?

A member asked:

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

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