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I have had a strange annoying feeling in my tailbone for several weeks. it kinda itches. it is at the top of the butt crack and at the tailbone. ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Herpes or cyst: That's a typical location for herpes and pilonidal cysts. See a doctor.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 3/31/2021

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Fungus?: Could this be dermatological-as in" tenia cruis" which is known as "jock itch".

Answered 6/27/2016

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