Bleeding at the top of butt crack

[Mr. D]

I have a raw area at the very top of, well, my buttcrack.  It bleeds a little when I am on the toilet, as I notice a small streak of bright red blood on the TP after wiping.  I can actually feel the area stretch when I sit on the toilet because it is so raw.  I get this two or three times a year.  It stings when I am in the shower and I gently spread the area to clean with a washcloth.  When I try to search for my symptoms, I get a lot of hits for pilonidal cyst, but even though some of my symptoms are similar, it does not seem to be it.  There is no lump, no extra hole or slit.  It is just very red, raw and itchy.  Is this area susceptible to becoming irritated because it is constantly being stretched?  Does anybody else have this issue, and if so, what do you do to alleviate the symptoms?

[daddiesgirlforever]

Sounds alot like fissures, they are common and unfortunatly be quite painful, here are some things that may help....



Warm baths (or Sitz baths)

Eating more fiber to create softer stools

Stool softeners  

Topical hydrocortisone  

Zinc oxide

Petroleum jelly

Topical anesthetics for pain

[Mr. D]

Thanks for the advice.  But I think fissures are more in reference to a tear in the rectal or anal area.  Unfortunately I have had these too, as well as hemmorhoids which required surgery.  With this latest condition, I think I'm a prime candidate for a butt transplant!  This spot is at the very top of my butt where the crack begins.

[SweetKia]

i'd try putting a topical antiseptic on it like neosporin, or a really strong extra strength lotion (BUT make sure it has absolulty NO fragrance in it or it will sting like a mofo)

[Mr. D]

Thanks.  I've been using Gold Bond Extra Strength powder on the cheeks themselves (because they are red and inflamed as well) and a triple antibiotic cream on the area at the top to try to keep it from stretching and bleeding.  Last year I had a nasty case of jock itch which eventually spread to my butt.  Could this be a re-occurence?

[Adevotee]

if your butt cheeks are red and inflamed I would go and see a dr, this is not something that is normal. It could be a reaccurance of the jock-itch but should be checked out by a dr.



Take Care

[Butt crack issue]

Oh my stars!! I can't believe anyone else has this problem. I am a 42 year old female and I've had these identical symptoms ongoing for almost 2 years now. I've tried everything the doc suggested to no real avail. Temporary relief from the symptoms, but never goes completely away!!

[worthlesslife]

I had that same problem after I took this really huge, constipated poop in the toliet once. Every time after that poop I bled for months and months with every single poop. I thought something was seriously wrong, but then I used hemorhoids cream and the problem went away. I totally overreacted.

[Dabbydawg]

43 yr old female having same problem..seems skin is thin and cracks at the top of the buttcrack lol I never thought I would ever have to type that word lol Its eems that soaps make it more sensitive....I have had this happen before usually when my gland in the groin is feeling very tender to the touch......I have no answers other than time heals

[Trialanderror]

It`s nothing serious - it can happen if moisture and soap remain there too long, mixed with sweat and whatever other bacteria is around, the skin can crack. Just use diaper rash ointment and it will likely be gone within a day.

[lilbonk]

I have had the same problem once many years ago. Someone told me there is a pore at that area and it gets clogged up just like anyother skin pore. It itched and hurt and eventually went away in a few weeks. Have had fissures too and bleeding which I think is IBS (among many other problems) but not related to this. Like someone else said, hot baths work great for many of these problems.

[itsmesmrty]

I have had two issues with my butt crack.

#1. Despite being an ultra-clean person, I’ve gotten fungal infections during hot weather, which I am certain, began when I traveled and camped in the desert outside Alice Springs, Australia. It is very difficult to get rid of a fungal infection. My doctor prescribed Clotrimazole Betamethasone cream applied twice daily which works well with flare-ups.  However, occasionally the fungal infection can become very red and raw if infected with bacteria. It can be uncomfortable and requires oral antibiotics as well as steroid cream to heal.

Also, please know that powder applied to the body’s moist areas can promote fungal growth, and there is research online that supports that comment. Fewer and fewer hospitals use powder on babies, and other patients as a result of those studies. Opt for cotton panties or men’s briefs instead until the infection clears.

#2. Herpes – First of all let me say that herpes is not the nightmare the media has made it. There is life after herpes. I was first diagnosed with herpes in the early 80’s. I took Acyclovir for a year following the initial outbreak, but chose not to take it routinely after that.  Actually Herpes does become dormant, and I have had fewer and fewer outbreaks in time.  At this stage of my life, I have maybe one outbreak a year, and my life partner doesn’t have herpes, since we just abstain during the slightest sign of an outbreak. On rare occasion of a severe outbreak, the doctor has put me on Valtrex, which works very well. If you have ever had a shingles outbreak, doctors prescribe Valtrex too.

Secondly, I have had Herpes outbreaks on the labia as well as in the butt crack. As with the fungal infection, Herpes sores can also become infected no matter how clean you are, and antibiotics are needed to clear it up.

Contrary to what you might hear, please know that just because you get Herpes, does not mean you are a “slut.” Anyone can get Herpes. In my opinion, there are many people who have it, but it is undiagnosed.

Always practice safe sex!

[quadlaser]

You were right, kinda, it's a pilonidal sinus. There probably is a little hole back there, but you could never find it yourself.

Everytime it gets itchy and red, it's infected with bacteria. So use neosporin.

It will continue to come back