Split butt crack. - Help ! need some guidance.

[Lillywa]

this is embarrsing - but I have had this problem for about 2 years now. Have lived with it off and on now but its getting to the point where I can't take it anymore. There is about a 2 inch slit/tear within my butt crack. Its couple inches south of tailbone. I do not know what this is caused from.  I sit at a desk all day, some people tell me its sweat, or a yeast problem ? my regular MD doctor didnt know what it would be caused from. I was instructed to keep it dry and then put desatin on it but that does nothing. I switched to bag balm, it heals it up for a few days and then it goes right back to being split open and starts to bleed a little.  This stings when I take a shower too !!   any suggestions on what I can do ?  I can't afford to go see a dermatologist right now.  Thank You

[jdrv74]

This happens to me. It use to happen just by bending over or during intercourse like someone else has said. I unfortunately have not found anything that will stop it from happening. Ointments like cortisone or polysporin help heal, but it can come back whenever. Just when i think its healed it can split easily. My fiance does not think it can happen out of the blue or from bending over.

[GerryG13]

Read my comment re how to take care of it. It won't cure it, but it will heal it quickly. I am certain you are accurate in your description. Recurrences are the rule.

[GerryG13]

Regarding the many mentions of powder use:  Powder is fine BETWEEN times, but not when the crack is there. The protective coating of Eucerin ointment allows the area to heal the fastest. And it will recur when it recurs. There is no preventive except to stay clean and dry in that area BETWEEN events. The Eucerin will pretty much prevent further cracking during an occurrence, and it will alleviate the itching and/or discomfort.

Stay away from steroid or cortisone creams, tapes, sprays, etc.

[doctorucup]

i have had this for at least fifty years, and I agree with all the comments. Antimicrobials don't work. Dry is key. While I don't sweat much in general, I have constant scrotal and "***-crack" sweat. Antidepressants, which are anticholinergics, help a little. But just seeing this site and seeing that it is more common than I realized is very helpful

[LostStonerBoy]

What does an antidepressant that stops the production of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine have to do with healing a split at the top of your butt crack? Neurotransmitters are not produced in your butt crack, or anywhere near your butt crack, they are only produced in your brain, neurotransmitters and your brain have nothing to do with your butt crack, they never even leave your brain at all.

So staying that a medication that stops the production of acetylcholine in the brain, will help to heal the split at the top of your crack, is absolute nonsense. In other words your talking out of your butt crack yourself.

[dtm2020]

Side effects of anticholinergics include decreased sweating, which I'm assuming helps decrease the sweating in his problem areas.

[Oloya]

I thought it comes with age.  For me, never noticed it or feel it till in my older age (50s).  Was shocked, wondered what it was since I am very cautious of my hygiene.  So I cleaned it applied antibiotics to avoid infection.  It went away, but resurfaced when I tried bending or sitting on the commode, then I cleaned again and used baby powder, and has been gone since, been 5 years now.  Came across this topic because a friend mentioned the concern, I decided to google and show it.  

[patrishka]

coconut631 has the accurate diagnosis and corrective treatment posted. This is more common than you think and it just happens. So here's what really works for relieving discomfort and speed up healing;
1) Wash with anti bacterial soap...Dial liquid hand soap works great.
2) Pat dry with a clean white towel.
3) Always keep the area dry!
4) Apply Gold Bond Medicated Powder to help keep it dry, soothed, protected and speed up the healing.
5) Wear white cotton underwear only! I say this because white cotton has no dyes and cotton lets your skin breath.
Do this as often as needed during the day and especially at night. And it should clear up in a couple of days. Hope this helps. :-)

[simon300]

NEVER EVER use steroid cream on skin lesions unless your doctor has advised you to do so.

Many skin lesions in the anogenital area are fungal, and the use of steroid creams can make them much worse.

Use sudocrem or bepanthen first, if that does not help, try canesten (clotrimazole) cream.

If the self help does not resolve the problem after a week or two, PLEASE see your GP.

[JohnBoy316]

Have you heard anything back from anyone on your question? Either way, please email me at ***@****. I know of someone with the same problem and would like to find out if you have received any advice.
Thank you!