Hi, I have a question in regards to having some anal intimacy with my partner. I lately have been embarrassed by my bum because of this dark staining that could never come off. I want to show myself COMPLETELY to my partner but when it comes to my bum, I m just too embarrassed because of the staining. How do I get rid of it without going so far as to seeing a professional?
Hello. Thank you for writing to us at Chat Doctor Darkening in this region is most commonly a consequence of fungal infection/Tina courts. Tinea or fungal infection is commonly associated with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation /PIN which presents as darkening. I suggest you to try an OTC topical antifungal e.g. clotrimazole 1% cream, twice daily to the affected area. Treating underlying fungal infection would take care of the PIN/ Darkening as well i.e. it should resolve gradually once fungal infection is treated. Regards