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Re: SO SCARED

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 30 Mar 2002 17:02:48 -0600 (CST)


At Fri, 29 Mar 2002, Susan wrote: >
>What could red skin between buttocks be symptomatic of?

yeast, excess moisture, psoriasis -- really depends on what other symptoms are present

>What color should that skin normally be-I never look there!

it cna be kind of reddish

>I'm worried that it is psoriasis or yeast (cutaneous candidiasis).
>Should I be looking for any other symptoms?

yes

Should I apply an over the >counter anti-fungal such as Lotrimin cream?

not unless you have other symptoms

Is there something else I >should be doing?

see your doc and ask if it looks normal

>Thanks for helping me-I'm so scared.

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

author of "Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide"

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