My daughter has rashes on her buttocks. Is it a sweat rash?

Question

Hi doctor,

My child keeps getting these bumps. The doctor tested for bacteria and fungus, but both were negative. Any ideas on what this could be? It does not bother her at all. It is itching now, but it goes away when I put Triamcinolone ointment on it.

But I do not want to keep using that since it thins the skin. The child is highly active. She plays hockey and sweats a lot. It seems to be worse after hockey.

What are your thoughts on this?

Please help.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I need the following information for better suggestions:

What are the other areas that are affected?
What is the complaint in the area?
Is it burning or itching?
Exactly how long has it been there?
Also, send photographs of other affected areas?

Kindly revert with the answers.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

There is no need to apply Triamcinolone. Your child is suffering from buttock folliculitis. It is a superficial inflammation of the hair follicles present in the buttocks because of excessive sweating and friction. Just keep the area dry to prevent these.

I suggest trying Benzoyl peroxide 2.5 gel. It is safe and can be applied for a long.

I hope this helps.

If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you.