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A female asked:
I am 16 years old and with frequent itches in the butt crack. i do not feel pain in the anal area, but i do bleed from scratching. had for 7 months. ?
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Dr. Katharine Coxanswered
Pediatric Emergency Medicine 47 years experience
Be checked: It may be a result of a local irritation or eczema. There is also the possibility of an infection; particularly a yeast infection. Have it assessed and be treated. All the best.
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