What do you do about a reoccuring buttocks rash?

Ok, For about a 6 months I've had a reoccuring buttocks rash. Recently, this is the second time I've seen it appear. I notice when I'm rushing taking a shower or bath in the morning, the crease of my buttocks remain moist throughout the day. The rash looks like a raised red area, no blisters, but can become itchy. When it heals, the rash leaves a dark mark behind. It doesn't appear often, but I may need to see a doctor to be sure. My last pap @ my gyne was in Feb and I was cleaner than the board of health. It last about a week when I treat it with a itchy skin cream. Could this be herpes or does my boyfriend have jock itich that's probably been untreated?

What do you do about a reoccuring buttocks rash?
It very well could be a yeast or fungus infection. The best way to prevent this is to keep the area clean and dry. MAKE sure you dry the area completely every time you bathe. And then powder it.





You also need to see your doctor while it is in it's itchy phaze so that he can see it at it's worst, and give you a cream to use.





Did you know that guys cure athlete's foot (which is just the foot version of jock itch) by URINATING on their feet. It is supposed to be one of the quickest cures out there.
Reply:I would say nothing like herpes. You should dry thoroughly and completely and always put on clean underwear and use a clean towel everyday. I was a swimmer at one time in school and never dried off completely. Blow dry your buttocks. I'm completely serious. Who will know?
Reply:maybe folliculitis . . . .
Reply:Try desitin creamy, yes I know its baby rash ointment but I had the same problem mine went away and hasn't been back since if it doesn't go away then you should probably see or call a doctor.
Reply:You should see your doctor for a proper diagnosis. In the meantime, make sure that you are bathing with a clean washcloth. If you don't use a washcloth, you should, and change it with every shower/bath, they slough off the dead skin cells that can entrap small hairs that may become ingrown. Wash the washcloth in hot water with your towels. If you use a loofah sponge, throw it away. They hold bacteria which can breed even more. Loofah sponges are fine if you wash them out every time in very hot water, otherwise, they breed bacteria like crazy. Consider using an antibacterial soap until you have a dermatological diagnosis. Tell your boyfriend to do the same. Make sure you tell your boyfriend that he should use a clean washcloth every time he bathes.





Make sure that you are completely dry before putting any clothes on...bacteria and virus breed in moist conditions. Use a hair dryer to completely dry "those" areas, best yet, just stay naked until you are completely dry, the longer, the better. Bacteria and virus do not live well in dry conditions. Sleeping naked may also help...it has a lot to do with moisture. Change your sheets every few days, if possible. Take care, be well.





p.s. If you wear panties that are not 100% cotton, go buy some and wash them before you wear them. Synthetic underwear also traps moisture, save the pretty ones until your rash has dissipated. It's all about staying dry.
Reply:It's sound similar to a yeast infection, just like babies can get if they are allowed to sit in wet diapers too long. The skin gets red and itchy. You could try OTC yeast medications, it usually takes a few days to get better.


With babies that have it real bad we tell the mom to let the butt airdry for a while.


And yes if he has jock itch, it can spread - that is fungal (very similar to the yeasty stuff). You could try jock itch treatment and see if that helps. Cotton panties - no nylon, I'd probably stay away from thongs too as it might irriate it.
Reply:Can it be inverse psoriasis? You may need to see a dermatologist to know for sure. An allergy patch may also be done to R/O any allergies. And go from there.

daphne