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How To Treat A Rash On Your Buttocks
Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MDMedically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD
Buttock rashes can develop from heat, allergies, infections, or skin conditions. They can appear anywhere from the anus to the lower back, bringing symptoms like itching, inflammation, swelling, and bumps.
Rashes may cause pain, blistering, peeling, or oozing in some cases. While most are mild and respond well to home remedies or over-the-counter (OTC) treatments, more severe cases might need medical attention.
Buttocks Rash Treatment Options Home RemediesSometimes, you can use items you already have at home to help soothe itching, reduce swelling, and ease the discomfort associated with a buttocks rash:
Aloe vera
Apple cider vinegar (diluted)
Baking soda (bath or paste)
Bathing in warm water or using a sitz bath (shallow basin of warm water)
Coconut oil
Cool compress (moistened washcloth)
Epsom salts bath
Oatmeal (baths, pastes, or creams)
You can get various OTC topical products (those applied directly to the affected skin) at your local drugstore to relieve rash symptoms, including:
Benadryl (diphenhydramine): Creams for allergy-related itching
Benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid: To treat acne or shaving bumps
Calamine or menthol: To relieve itching
CeraVe or Eucerin (oatmeal or ceramides): To restore moisture to dry or irritated skin
Cortizone-10 (hydrocortisone 1%): To reduce inflammation, swelling, and itching
Desitin (zinc oxide): To protect the skin from moisture and friction, especially for diaper rash
Gold Bond (menthol) powder or Anti-Monkey Butt powder (calamine, clay, baking soda): To minimize sweat and friction
Lidocaine, benzocaine, or pramoxine: Numbing agents in products like Bactine (benzalkonium chloride, lidocaine) or sting wipes to help reduce pain
Lotrimin (clotrimazole): For fungal infections like jock itch
Monistat (miconazole): For yeast infection.
Neosporin (bacitracin/neomycin/polymyxin B): For minor bacterial rashes
Preparation H (glycerin, phenylephrine, pramoxine): To soothe itching and swelling from hemorrhoids
Tucks (witch hazel): For hemorrhoidal care
Zanfel (surfactants): A specialty soap that helps relieve poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac by stopping the spread of oils
If you have a severe or stubborn rash, your provider may prescribe stronger topical or oral (by mouth) medications like:
Antibiotics: Bacterial infections are treated with oral antibiotics like Keflex (cephalexin) or topical creams like Bactroban (mupirocin).
Antifungals: Oral antifungals like Diflucan (fluconazole) help treat stubborn yeast infections.
Antivirals: Medications like Zovirax (acyclovir) or Famvir (famciclovir) can help manage herpes or shingles outbreaks.
Immunomodulators: These medications, such as topical Elidel (pimecrolimus), regulate immune responses to reduce swelling in conditions like eczema (atopic dermatitis, a chronic skin condition causing dryness, itchiness, and inflammation).
Steroids: Oral steroids like Deltasone (prednisone) or topical options like Clobex (clobetasol) can reduce severe swelling.
Diaper rash is the most common cause of buttock rashes in babies. Unlike adults, who often develop rashes from yeast infections, babies typically get diaper rashes from moisture and irritants in diapers or skin care products.
You can treat diaper rash in babies by changing diapers frequently, giving them diaper-free time, and gently cleansing the area. You can also apply breast milk or over-the-counter diaper rash creams or pastes. Since babies have sensitive skin, always use gentle, fragrance-free products.
Quick Rash Treatment GuideThis quick guide outlines rash types, their symptoms, and common treatments.
Allergies (hives) or heat rash: For allergies or heat rash causing inflamed, itchy bumps, try soothing remedies like aloe vera, antihistamines, calamine, a cold compress, or hydrocortisone.
Eczema: If you see dry, discolored, itchy, or scaly patches, apply moisturizers, use oatmeal baths, and treat flare-ups with hydrocortisone cream.
Folliculitis: These discolored, itchy bumps from inflamed hair follicles respond well to acne products and warm compresses to reduce inflammation.
Hemorrhoids: If you feel pain and itchiness around the anus, soak in a sitz bath or use OTC hemorrhoidal creams and pads.
Herpes: Painful blisters around the mouth or genitals from herpes may benefit from cool compresses, cold sore creams, or lidocaine for relief.
Intertrigo (rash from skin rubbing and trapped moisture): To treat itchy rashes with pus-filled bumps in skin folds, apply antifungal, or anti-yeast, creams to reduce infection.
Jock itch: If you notice red, scaly patches in a circle pattern, apply antifungal creams or powders.
Lichen planus: Small, itchy bumps that can cause red, raw patches that burn or itch. See a provider and use home remedies like a cool compress or warm bath for symptom relief while waiting.
Lichen sclerosus: These are thick, white patches that are itchy or sore around the anus. Over time, the skin thins. See a provider and use a cool compress, warm bath, or hydrocortisone cream for symptom relief while waiting.
Pinworm: Pinworm causes intense anal itching and requires medical attention for you and anyone who lives with you.
Poison ivy: Red, itchy bumps in a line indicate contact with poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac. Immediately wash your body and anything that came into contact with the plant with gentle soap. Use cool compresses, antihistamines, calamine lotion, or hydrocortisone cream to relieve symptoms. You can also try specialty soaps like Zanfel to remove oils.
Psoriasis: Scaly patches inside the butt crack intergluteal cleft) need hydrocortisone cream or, if this does not work, a visit to a healthcare provider for advanced treatment.
Shingles: Painful blisters on one side of the body need calamine lotion or pain relievers. Consult a provider if symptoms persist.
Yeast infections: Red, itchy rashes (sometimes with white patches) require antifungal creams.
Consult a provider if your rash:
Causes itchiness around the anus that does not resolve with treatment
Causes severe discomfort
Doesn't improve in a week
Involves blisters
Involves the genital area
Occurs along with a sore throat or fever
Shows signs of infection, such as pus, fever, or discoloration
Spreads quickly
Seek emergency medical attention if you experience a rash, trouble breathing, or swelling in your face or throat.
Steps to Prevent Future Buttock RashBelow are a few self-care tips to keep your skin rash-free:
Avoid scratching.
Change into dry clothes after sweating or swimming.
Do not share personal items like towels.
Keep skin clean and dry.
Use gentle, fragrance-free skin care and laundry products
Use powder or barrier creams to prevent moisture and chafing (friction).
Use protection during sex to help prevent infections.
Wear loose, breathable clothes and avoid tight, itchy fabrics.
If a rash between or at the top of the crack isn't improving with treatment, possible causes could include:
Chronic health conditions like diabetes that cause slow healing
Constant scratching or rubbing
Continuous moisture or friction
Harsh skin care products or treatments that irritate the skin
Incorrect treatment or failure to use treatments properly
Rashes on the buttocks can happen because of allergies, moisture, friction, infections, or skin conditions. Most rashes improve by keeping the area clean and dry and using appropriate treatments. Home remedies like cold compresses or oatmeal baths can help relieve discomfort.
Over-the-counter creams, like hydrocortisone or calamine, are effective for itchy rashes, while antifungal creams work for yeast infections and jock itch. If the rash doesn't heal, consult a healthcare provider, as you may need a prescription.
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