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I have been periodically getting cuts that scab over at the top of my bum crack. i make sure i clean myself thoroughly every time i use the bathroom. this does not happen all the time. what could this be?

Q: i have been periodically getting cuts that scab over at the top of my bum crack. i make sure i clean myself thoroughly every time i use the bathroom. this does not happen all the time. what could this be?

: You are doing the right thing. If it keeps recurring get examined for other causes like pilonidal cyst and other conditions.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

You are doing the right thing. If it keeps recurring get examined for other causes like pilonidal cyst and other conditions.

Answered 5/25/2023

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A member asked:

I have been periodically getting cuts that scab over at the top of my bum crack. i make sure i clean myself thoroughly every time i use the bathroom. this does not happen all the time. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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