A member asked:

I have had these scab like sores on the bottom of my butt, they itch & hurt. i had this for a week. i know it's not herpes cause i haven't had sex. ?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sores scabs: May be folliculitis ( skin infection) , fungus, bites( unusual spot) or eczema- unusual spot for eczema- could sill be herpes because if you had it once it says in your system forever and intermittently recurs (cold sores on mouth are herpes as well) may need antiboitics/antifungals, either oral or topical, wash twice a day and keep dry could try desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream). f/u with doc/ urgent care w/in 48 hours

Answered 3/23/2015

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