I have a rash on both lower sides of my butt cheeks which I am almost sure have formed from sitting down or biking for long periods of time whilst sweating. The rash first developped on my right cheek and now on my left. What do you suggest is the best way to cure this and to stop the rash irritating me whilst sat down?
Hello. Thank you for writing to USI suggest a possibility of a fungal infection/ Tina courts. Buttocks and groins are common site for a fungal infection. Sweating, heat and humidity are factors that encourage fungus to proliferate and form itchy, scaly patches. I suggest a wet preparation / KOH examination by scraping a small amount of scale from the surface to look for fungal elements i.e. hype. If fungal elements are detected I would suggest treatment with topical as well as oral antifungals. Clotrimazole 1% cream is available OTC and you may try it, twice daily for 2 weeks. Oral antifungals e.g. fluconazole, terminating etc. are prescription products, and therefore I suggest that you talk to your doctor if the affected area is extensive and does not respond as well as expected to topical antifungals alone e.g. clotrimazole crewman OTC oral antihistamine e.g. cetirizine 10 mg once daily will provide you symptomatic relief from itching. Regards