A member asked:

I get an area of itchy not painfull rash only on butt cheek that appears every other month. rash come out exactly on the same place. is it herpes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Ferro answered

Itchy rash: Yes, it in fact could be a form of herpes virus. The best way to find out for sure it to go to your pcp or a dermatologist the next time it appears, so we can help you obtain a diagnosis. Then, you may be able to get some help to prevent recurrences or otherwise treat your condition.

Answered 2/1/2015

4.4k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I get an area of itchy not painfull rash only on butt cheek that appears every other month. rash come out exactly on the same place. is it herpes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Ferro answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

How can I get rid of an itchy rash with swelling on the back of my head near my neck?

A member asked:

I have itchy rash in my head and it seems to be taking my hair out but when I put cortisone on it it starts to get better . if I scratch it it runs yellow liquid?

A member asked:

I found a bald spot at the back of my head all of a sudden. Not sure if its related but I get a rash on the inside of my elbows as well, itchy and pimply and represents weeping eczema if scratched. Powder normally calms it down...

A member asked:

Suddenly I get these pins and needles sensations. Usually in my head/scalp it burns and itches. It will also move around but always on head. Zaps of itchiness and burning? Sometimes with rash. Adema and other sx occasionally not not always same tim

A member asked:

Dime sized area on my penis just below the head, it was inflamed (not itchy) for less than a day. Showered and the skin is gone and open. Herpes?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Symptoms: rash only on cheek area, red itchy, tiny raised bumps. No pimples/pus. It goes in 1-3days, appears randomly every few months.No other problems.?

Have Shingles Feb.been getting sores in my head, face, mouth, pubic area, am on Valtrex (valacyclovir) rashes are itchy causing pain how do I get rid of shingles ?

I keep getting rashes all over my body very itchy now it is on my head coming up in lumps seems to get worse in winter and on my shins i will scratch?

Hi im tasha i recently started getting small red bumps that look as if there rashes on my face by my forehead and cheek area and it's itchy.

Noticed 8 spread out red bumps on buttock cheek this morning, slightly itchy. Not puss filled or blisters. Never had anything like this b4. Herpes??

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?