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?

[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.

[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!!

[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

[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.