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Treated yeast inf (vaginal and skin groin/buttocks) w/ 3 fluconazole, clotrimazole & nystatin on skin. yeast seems to be gone but still a lot of pinkness in butt crack. also have incontinence. dermatologist appt monday. what could it be? bacterial?

Q: treated yeast inf (vaginal and skin groin/buttocks) w/ 3 fluconazole, clotrimazole & nystatin on skin. yeast seems to be gone but still a lot of pinkness in butt crack. also have incontinence. dermatologist appt monday. what could it be? bacterial?

: Yes, certain bacterial causes also are possible, as well as yeast resistant to the antibiotics you have tried. Seeing a dermatologist is exactly the right step. Good luck with it.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Yes, certain bacterial causes also are possible, as well as yeast resistant to the antibiotics you have tried. Seeing a dermatologist is exactly the right step. Good luck with it.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 1/15/2023

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A member asked:

Treated yeast inf (vaginal and skin groin/buttocks) w/ 3 fluconazole, clotrimazole & nystatin on skin. yeast seems to be gone but still a lot of pinkness in butt crack. also have incontinence. dermatologist appt monday. what could it be? bacterial?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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