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I have a rash in my butt only on my upper crack i think it's like a diaper rash? what can i do?
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Several causes: That's a common place for herpes (usually with pain and a shallow ulcer). Other causes can include fungal rashes or infected pilonidal cysts. See your doctor.
Answered 3/26/2013
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