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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Constant itching
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Constant itching
by sleepless in dallas, Mar 20, 2001 12:00AM
My husband has a rash or fungal infection of some kind on his buttocks where his checks meet. It constantly stays red and irritated. (8+ years) He has tried many different types of over the counter anti-itch medications that offer very temporary relief (a few hours) but nothing that has made any long term difference. What usually causes these kind of irritations?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Mar 20, 2001 12:00AM
, Mar 20, 2001 12:00AM
Sounds like chafing or perhaps psoriasis. If your husband has never gotten a prescription for a cortisone cream, I'd have him do that. Should help both of you sleep.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
