Why does the top of my bum crack get sore?

A pilonidal cyst is almost always located near the tailbone at the top of the cleft of the buttocks. Pilonidal cysts usually occur when hair punctures the skin and then becomes embedded. If a pilonidal cyst becomes infected, the resulting abscess is often extremely painful.
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Why is the top of my bum crack sore and bleeding?

An anal fissure can be seen as a crack in the anal skin when the area is stretched slightly. The fissure is almost always in the middle. Anal fissures may cause painful bowel movements and bleeding. There may be blood on the outside of the stool or on the toilet paper (or baby wipes) after a bowel movement.
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What does intertrigo look like?

Intertrigo looks like a red, raw rash on the skin. It may feel sore or itchy, and it can sometimes ooze. It can develop in any fold of the skin.
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What cause the skin to split between buttocks?

What causes intertrigo? Skin folds sitting together and rubbing together causes intertrigo. This skin-on-skin friction creates a warm, moist environment. This environment invites an overgrowth of yeast, fungus, and bacteria.
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Can you get a yeast infection in your butt crack?

Anal yeast infections are a common fungal infection caused by a yeast called Candida. Symptoms include an intense itching sensation around your anus called pruritus ani. Treatment includes antifungal creams, ointments or suppositories. You can prevent anal yeast infections by keeping your perianal area clean and dry.
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Is Vaseline good for sore bum?

Use Vaseline, zinc cream, or a barrier cream for a sore bottom. Ointments like Vaseline or petroleum jelly help create a protective barrier over inflamed skin and reduce redness, according to 2016 research . You can apply a small amount to your anus after going to the bathroom and cleaning yourself.
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Is sudocrem good for sore bum?

The barrier creams commonly available for nappy rash may also sometimes be helpful to protect a sore area around the bottom at any age. Examples include Metanium® and Sudocrem®.
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What's the best cream for a sore bottom?

Lidocaine is the most commonly prescribed topical anaesthetic for anal fissures. It comes in the form of either a gel or an ointment, and is usually only used for a short time (a few days).
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How long does it take for a sore bum to heal?

Anal fissures usually heal within a few weeks without the need for treatment. But they can easily come back if they're caused by constipation that remains untreated. In some people, symptoms from anal fissures last 6 weeks or more (chronic anal fissures).
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How fissure looks like?

An acute anal fissure looks like a fresh tear, somewhat like a paper cut. A chronic anal fissure likely has a deeper tear, and may have internal or external fleshy growths. A fissure is considered chronic if it lasts more than eight weeks.
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Why do doctors put finger in bum?

A rectal examination is where a doctor or nurse uses their finger to check for any problems inside your bottom (rectum). It's usually very quick and you should not feel any pain.
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How do you know if you have hemorrhoids or fissure?

One of the main differences between anal fissures and hemorrhoids is that anal fissures tend to only show symptoms during bowel movements, while hemorrhoids tend to be painful throughout the day. Without an examination, this difference in symptoms is usually very telling of what condition the patient is suffering from.
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How do you heal a sore bum?

Do
  1. drink lots of fluid and eat plenty of fibre to keep your poo soft.
  2. exercise regularly.
  3. wipe your bottom with damp toilet paper.
  4. take paracetamol.
  5. take a warm bath to ease itching and pain.
  6. put an ice pack (or bag of frozen peas) in a towel on the painful area for up to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours.
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Can you use E45 on a sore bum?

Soothing the skin around your anus

have a warm bath to help soothe pain and help with healing – do this a few times a day if necessary. pat the area dry with a soft towel after a shower or bath – don't rub. ask your doctor or nurse about soothing creams, such as E45, vaseline, or zinc cream to apply around your anus.
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Is anusol cream good for fissures?

This medication is used to treat minor pain, itching, swelling, and discomfort caused by hemorrhoids and other problems of the anal area (such as anal fissures, itching).
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Can I use Germolene on my bum?

The cream is for use in and around the anus only. Do not put the cream in your mouth or swallow it.
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Can I use hemorrhoid cream for fissures?

Petroleum jelly, zinc oxide, 1% hydrocortisone cream, and products like Preparation H can help soothe the area. Instead of toilet paper, use alcohol-free baby wipes that are gentler on the area. Sitz baths can help heal fissures and make you feel better.
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What does itchy bum crack mean?

Skin conditions: Dermatitis and psoriasis can cause itching. Anal or rectal disorders: Examples include conditions such as piles, anal fistulas, and anal fissures. Infections: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), especially those that involve parasites, can lead to itching.
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How do you treat raw groin?

How do you treat rashes?
  1. Keep the skin dry.
  2. Check the briefs every 3 hours. ...
  3. Gently wash the groin and anal areas with warm water and a soft washcloth. ...
  4. Use a blow-dryer on a warm setting to get the area fully dry.
  5. If the person has had diarrhea, apply an ointment such as Desitin, A&D Ointment, or zinc oxide.
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What helps a itchy bum crack?

These include:
  1. avoiding known irritants.
  2. keeping the anal area clean and washing after emptying the bowel.
  3. washing with plain warm water, drying the area well, and using an aqueous cream or emollient as a barrier.
  4. drying the anal area by dabbing, not rubbing.
  5. applying unscented powder to help keep the area dry.
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Is Vaseline good for intertrigo?

Uncomplicated, uninfected intertrigo can be treated with barrier ointments, such as petrolatum (such as Vaseline) and zinc oxide (such as Desitin). Applying cotton compresses saturated with a drying solution such as Burow's solution to the skin folds for 20 to 30 minutes several times a day can also help the rash heal.
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Can I use baby powder on intertrigo?

Dry skin folds and other areas that trap moisture, such as armpits, groin, and under your breasts. Use plain baby powder to keep the area dry. Clean in-between showers. Place a barely damp warm washcloth in the affected folds for 20 minutes.
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