Hi! I have an external fissure as in not in or on my anus, but just beside it...
See my charming picture here: http://ge.tt/8mazhtL2/v/0
I did not know this was a fissure at first, I tried all kinds of creams, antibiotics, hydrocortisone 1% etc... nothing healed it.
Then a few weeks ago I went to the hospital to get a biopsy - they told me it was a fissure and scheduled a botox injection for me (1 month from now).
I prefer to not get botox inserted into my butt though, so I have just prepared for war by ordering an arsenal of potential fissure remedies...
My arsenal of potential remedies is based on the information I found in this forum's "success stories" section. I read it for 3 hours, took notes, then made a plan for war...
My arsenal is as follows:
Heating Pad - For better bloodflow to the area when I'm working behind my desk
Flushable Wet Wipes - See: long-story-but-i-m-finally-healed-t8764.html
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil - Many success stories with this one
Aloe Vera Gel - See: aloe-vera-gel-in-chronic-af-study-2014-t8425.html
Manuka Honey - Some success stories also
Hydrocortisone 1% - Helps with the inflammation I have, without inflammation it should heal easier
My question:
Is it normal to have an external fissure like I have? (see picture: http://ge.tt/8mazhtL2/v/0). And if so, is the method of healing it the same or should it be somewhat different?
I think I got it from scratching when I had an itch there, not straining on the toilet. It doesn't hurt when I pass stool also. But when I walk for too long I sometimes get a sharp pain as my skin there rubs against the fissure (so I don't do much walking anymore).
P.S. so far I've been using Diltiazem 2% for 2 weeks without any noticeable improvement.