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  2. Pilonidal disease - Wikipedia

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    Pilonidal sinus (PNS): is a sinus tract, or small channel, that may originate from the source of infection and open to the surface of the skin. [10] Material from the cyst drains through the pilonidal sinus. A pilonidal cyst is usually painful, but if it is a draining sinus, the pressure is relieved and patient might not feel pain.

  3. Intergluteal cleft - Wikipedia

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    The intergluteal cleft or just gluteal cleft, also known by a number of synonyms, including natal cleft and cluneal cleft, is the groove between the buttocks that runs from just below the sacrum to the perineum, [1] so named because it forms the visible border between the external rounded protrusions of the gluteus maximus muscles.

  4. Intertrigo - Wikipedia

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    Intertrigo, commonly called “skin fold dermatitis”, refers to a type of inflammatory rash of the superficial skin that occurs within a person's body folds. [1] These areas are more susceptible to irritation and subsequent infection due to factors that promote skin breakdown such as moisture, friction, and exposure to bodily secretions and excreta such as sweat, urine, or feces. [1]

  5. Tinea cruris - Wikipedia

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    Typically, over the upper inner thighs, there is an intensely itchy red raised rash with a scaly well-defined curved border. [3] [4] It is often associated with athlete's foot and fungal nail infections, excessive sweating, and sharing of infected towels or sports clothing. [4] [5] [6] It is uncommon in children. [4]

  6. Sacral dimple - Wikipedia

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    Atypical dimples, on the other hand, have different characteristics. They are larger than 5 mm in size and are located within 25 mm of the anus. Atypical dimples can also be deep, positioned above the gluteal crease, located outside the midline, or occur as multiple dimples. [8]

  7. Necrolytic migratory erythema - Wikipedia

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    Necrolytic migratory erythema is a red, blistering rash that spreads across the skin. It particularly affects the skin around the mouth and distal extremities; but may also be found on the lower abdomen, buttocks, perineum, and groin.

  8. Dermatophyte - Wikipedia

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    The theory is that the feet get infected first from contact with the ground. The fungus spores are carried to the groin from scratching from putting on underclothing or pants. The infection frequently extends from the groin to the perianal skin and gluteal cleft. The rashes appear red, scaly, and pustular, and is often accompanied by itch.

  9. Perianal cellulitis - Wikipedia

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    Perianal cellulitis manifests as multiple symptoms that are inconsistent with a systemic disease. The most notable feature is a very distinct redness around the anus, and other signs of inflammation which can include swelling and itching at the site. [4] Other associated symptoms with perianal cellulitis include pain when defecating and bleeding.