What could a rash near buttocks with pain and foul odor indicate?
Patient: Hello i have this rash on the top of by bottom crack it is crusty  and very painfull the inside crack is all red and goes to my growing  area. i have tried to make a appointment with my dermatologist he is on vacation for a month. this rash has a bad smell to it. any idea  what i can do about this. ? Doctor: Hello,The symptoms seem to be related to intertrigo. Intertrigo is a rash that forms in the folds of the skin. When skin rubs against skin, it causes  creates a warm, moist environment that is ideal for fungal and bacterial growth. I suggest using an anti-fungal cream for local application. I also suggest to mamin a good hygiene.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician