Why has my buttocks turned black after itching?
The following is an actual conversation between an iCliniq user and a doctor that has been reviewed and published as a Premium Q&A.
The following is an actual conversation between an iCliniq user and a doctor that has been reviewed and published as a Premium Q&A.
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Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I have had a skin problem on my buttocks for 4 years. Due to this severe itching sensation there and also the skin on my buttocks became black. Please help me to get rid of this disease and get back my original color of skin. Kindly suggest me some medicine. Thank you.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I have gone through the details (attachments removed to protect patient identity) provided by you.You seem to have a fungal infection of the skin called tinea cruris. It is commonly called as ringworm. Due to inappropriate treatment it might have spread extensively. You could use Sertacide (Sertaconazole) cream twice daily for at least a month.You can take Cetirizine tablet to control itching. You can take a Cetirizine tablet to control itching. You also require oral tablets like Terbinafine or Azoles as the infection is widespread. Kindly see your dermatologist for proper physical evaluation and prescription. Alongside, keeping the area clean and dry by use of a sweat absorbing talc helps healing faster. As it can spread to others by contact, it is advisable to treat others whom you live with if they have it too.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
Can I use Maxoderm cream instead of Sertacide?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Maxoderm is a combination cream which may not be appropriate. Sertacide or Onabet (Sertaconazole) are purely antifungals and so are preferred.
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