Intertrigo… I am at my absolute wits end 😭

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Change of name for this…

I have asked Mumsnet before for advice and normally always get some really useful replies, so I am going to try seeing if this gets me anywhere…

I’ve had intertrigo on my natal cleft (inside of my bum cheeks) for years… it tends to flare up and then calm down.

However, for the past 3/4 weeks it has been pretty horrific. It’s red raw in parts, tender, with areas of bleeding. It’s particularly sore/painful at the very top and hurts to sit / lie down in certain positions. A rash has also now developed around the arena extending further down. It’s not only sore sight for the eyes but it’s also pretty grim to live with, and it’s really getting me down.

You name a steroid cream.. I have most likely tried it. Currently on elocon and fungal cream after being on antibiotics and anti fungal tablets.

I am trying so hard to keep it dry, air it at night etc, but nothing seems to be working. The GP has done a swab and also asked dermatology for some advice. But I am so miserable and I just don’t know what to do.

If anyone has some miracle cure or any advice I’d be eternally grateful 😔

Thanks all, some good ideas.

In terms of keeping it clean, for those who have suffered as well, how did you do this? I was using a squeezy bottle with a thin nozzle to spray lukewarm water over the area, but I wasn’t sure if that was actually cleaning the area properly and rather contributing to the problem.. so I’ve gone back to just letting the hot water from my shower clean the area (I open up my bum cheeks to let the water reach the area)

Argh it’s so itchy and painful tonight, it’s making me so miserable and uncomfortable 😢

I am wondering if going to a walk in clinic tomorrow would help.

Have you tried trimovate cream? It’s combined steroid, anti fungal and antibiotic and helped a skin complaint that nothing else would for me. Sorry OP it sounds awfully distressing and I wouldn’t blame you for going to walk in.

@cinnamonbunlover I think I have but many years ago. I think I might give it another go