Hi, I have been suffering on and off with a sore area, at the bottom of my tail bone.  The area starts off being sore and itchy and within a few days small blister formations appear which become inflamed and sore. They then burst and scab over. I have been keeping the area clean and dry and putting savalon onto the area a couple of times a day.What is this and what can I do to get rid of it for good?Many thanks
Hi Thanks for your query Now as far as your present problem is concerned, you seem to be having Candidiasis of the natal cleft region. First some general precautions: Wear cotton clothes and undergarments in order to reduce the sweating. Do not apply any kind of oils / moisturizing lotion over the affected area. You should also avoid applying salon over the affected area as it can irritate the area more. Just give warm saline compresses over the affected area twice a day and then apply clotrimazole cream. Also, you will need to take oral antifungals in the form of fluconazole 150 mg once weekly for 2 weeks. In case of severe itching, take some antihistamine like levocetrizine once a day. If inspire of the above measures, the lesions continue to persist or increase, then you might have to see a dermatologist for proper assessment and management. Hope it helps, Chat Doctor. 