Hello, I have this long straight rash on the ride side (buttcrack) and ive looked myself and it worries me. Its long and straight, it looks as though the hair that was around it is gone and it is bright red. I have tried non-itch powders and when it makes contact with the rash it burns and its very painful. I am very concerned about it and would very much like a few suggestions as to what it might be. Thank you
Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. Your symptoms of itching and pain at the site may be heralding the appearance of a colonial infection/sinus, which occurs due to entrapped penetration of the broken hairs in that area and giving rise to a foreign body reaction and inflammation of the tissue. This may lead to a colonial abscess, which might require surgical Chat Doctor.  If the above is excluded, then it could be some kind of fungal infection, with super added bacterial infection, which might be causing your pain apart from itching. Exact diagnosis is possible only after excluding the colonial sinus which can be done only with physical examination of the area. Therefore, I would advise you to consult a general surgeon/family physician, and discuss with him on the proper management after a complete physical examination. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor.