Rash on Rear Cheeks

Hello,

I have a rash on the inner left cheek of my buttocks.  It is more irritated than anything, and I wouldn't say that it "itches."  It is red and a bit raised, but there is no discharge and any bumps are very small, not like warts or sores.  It came on suddenly, and has spread a bit in the past few days.  I exercise frequently, so I'm wondering if that could be the problem (sweat + friction), although this has never happened before.  I also have Herpes Simplex I and wondered if that might be related, although this "rash" is not on my anus itself, but instead on the inside of the butt cheek.  

Any advice would be appreciated.  Is there a cream that may help?

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

This sounds like a heat rash or milaria , though nothing can be said with surety without having a look at the lesions.

'Miliaria (miliaria rubra, sweat rash or prickly heat) is a skin disease marked by small and itchy rashes. Miliaria is a common ailment in hot and humid conditions, such as in the tropics and during the summer season. '

'The prevention and treatment of miliaria primarily consists of controlling heat and humidity so that sweating is not stimulated. Measures may involve treating a febrile illness; removing occlusive clothing; limiting activity; providing air conditioning; or, as a last resort, having the patient move to a cooler climate.'

You could read more about the condition at the following links -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miliaria

and

http://www.emedicine.com/DERM/topic266.htm

Let us know if you need any other information and post us about how you are doing.

Regards.