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Starting from the buttcrack to my anus, there is like a tear kind of looking red line. it stings when i touch it, and i have no clue what it is. im too uncomfortable to go see a doctor, and im suspecting its fungal of some sort. any cream recom?

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Dr. John Bodell answered

Probable fissure.: You should try with your diet to keep your stool soft. A lidocaine cream can help. a consult with your PCP can confirm the diagnosis and treatment.

Answered 1/9/2021

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A member asked:

Starting from the buttcrack to my anus, there is like a tear kind of looking red line. it stings when i touch it, and i have no clue what it is. im too uncomfortable to go see a doctor, and im suspecting its fungal of some sort. any cream recom?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Bodell answered

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