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In my anal region, i sweat but it smells and it's slick (kinda slimy) when wet but sticky when dry. is this a yeast infection?

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Dr. Danny Korkmaz answered

Not necessarily: yeast infection is more painful and itchy. What u are experiencing could be from abnormal anal discharge (like mucus or feces) that drained after u have cleaned yourself. The smell, color would be the clue.

Answered 10/12/2014

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Need: Examination constipation or rectal ulcer or hemorrhoids or infections could be present

Answered 3/13/2020

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A member asked:

In my anal region, i sweat but it smells and it's slick (kinda slimy) when wet but sticky when dry. is this a yeast infection?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Danny Korkmaz answered

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

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