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Recurring Itchy Red Rash Around the Anus
I have 2–3 small, flat, red, itchy rashes around my anal opening and on the surrounding skin. This problem has been coming and going for a long time.
There is no bleeding, pain during bowel movements, scaling, peeling, or significant moisture. I sometimes feel mild discomfort while sitting.
I can also feel a slightly hard area near the upper edge of the anal opening when I press the area. It causes mild pain when pressed but has remained roughly the same for a long time and is not getting worse.
I have occasionally used Castor MF cream. Could this be a fungal infection, skin irritation, hemorrhoid, or something else? Which specialist should I consult, and do I need a physical examination?
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A recurring itchy rash around the anus may be due to irritant/contact dermatitis, fungal infection, eczema or worms; examination is needed before applying creams. Avoid steroid-combination creams and scratching, as they can worsen or mask an infection.
Health Tips
Keep the area gently clean and dry, wear loose cotton underwear, and arrange a physician or dermatology review if it persists or recurs. Seek earlier care for bleeding, discharge, severe pain or sores. You can book an appointment with me for assessment.
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Actually what you need is an examination of the area affected.
It could be anything from a blind opening of a fistula to a mild boil.
You can consult with me or any other doctor available near you
Next Steps
check for any puss along with stool.
Health Tips
take a sitz bath with sfatik and tankan bhasm after relieving yourself in the morning
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