Skin peeling in rectal area

[Yahiara]

The skin on my inner buttox cheeks, beginning at my anus and extending outward, started peeling heavily. At first i assumed it was just a rash or irritation, but after using several different broad spectrum antifungual ointments and creams, and having the peeling reoccur after just a few days...i think its something more serious. The peeling creates a blistered ring on the edge of the peeling, which is darker than the rest of the area, and painfully. The area that has peeled becomes smooth a different texture from the skin in that area. The peeling is so severe that the upper 'crease' (not sure what the proper term is) of my anus becomes raw, like a cut.

Hoping this narrows things down, I would like to state that, I have not been sexually active for over 3yrs, and recently tested negative for both HIV and Syphilis. The peeling has occured on and off for over 5 years. However, within the past year the peeling hasnt stopped; even now it persists.

So my questions are: What causes the peeling and what could i do to stop it from reoccuring?


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[Terribleidea]

Sorry, it’s awful, I know it sucks. Most times they won’t even ask to see. Just tell them what’s happening. All doctors see the rash and go “yep, yeast” but if you’re shy showing the area. Just tell them it’s a yeast rash on your bottom! Good luck!

[Terribleidea]

Sounds like It’s a skin yeast infection. Peels a ton, skin gets really shiney tight  and smooth after it peels. Kind of puffy, ugly red with a ring of even redder around it. Causes like a raw line where skin creases that hurts to touch. Won’t go away or peels and then gets better before coming back worse.


It happens on moist areas. Like when a mother is nursing, it happens on nipples. Diabetics women will get it all the time. Normal anti fungals and over the counter will not work. Ask for diflucan(fluxaconizole). Double check the spelling of that. Also, ask for nystatin cream and extra steroid cream. Take the diflucan and use the nystatin + steroid cream and it will go away. The doctor will tell you nystatin already has steroids in it. But ask for additional steroid cream or it will come back over and over again. It is like a mutant yeast that takes multiple visits to get rid of. I’m a diabetic and that is a monthly thing for me. I went through two years of it. Needed eight of the diucan and almost three weeks of nystatin.

[Queenhadash]

Don't you think it has to do with sanitary pads and their after effects?

[Kukudise]

Just below my virginia my skin is peeling after just socked myself in soda warm water,what could be cause and can I treat it??thanks

[Botes17]

I think it sounds like Strep and she needs antibiotics to treat it.

[Dr_Aparna]

Hi,
This could be an eczema of the skin folds. Eczema  is a form of dermatitis, or inflammation of the upper layers of the skin. The term eczema is broadly applied to a range of persistent skin conditions. These include dryness and recurring skin rashes which are characterized by one or more of these symptoms: redness, skin edema (swelling), itching and dryness, crusting, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding.

Atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis), which is the most common form is believed to have a hereditary component, and often runs in families whose members also have hay fever and asthma. Itchy rash is particularly noticeable on face and scalp, neck, inside of elbows, behind knees, and buttocks.

The dermatitis is often treated by glucocorticoid (a corticosteroid steroid) ointments, creams or lotions. They do not cure eczema, but are highly effective in controlling or suppressing symptoms in most cases.
For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone or desonide), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).

ref:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema