A member asked:

Itchy, sore, red (and whitish) anus & butt crack x5 days after taking aumentin. abx caused diarrhea, so had to wipe a lot. just irritated or candida?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Both: Could be both. Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) can be very irritating to the bowel and can cause yeast. Use both an anti fungal medication and a barrier cream and keep the area irrigated in the shower. If not better, see your doctor for an exam. All the best.

Answered 5/8/2016

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