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My husband has a 1/2 in tear in his skin between his tail bone and anus. it is red and open, possibly needs stitches. what would cause this?
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Psoriasis: A common manifestation of psoriasis is an open "crack" that is tender and red in tlhe top part of the buttock crease. This is a t-cell disease and responds quickly using high-potency corticosteroid ointments (prescription only).
Answered 11/17/2020
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