Hi all,
Just doing some reading in prep for the appt wil the new CRS on Jan 3, and I happened across an article that explains why tinactin ot other products containing "azoles" (i.e. miconozole, clotrimazole) might help cure fissures. apparently, a number of bacteria can cause "fissuring" of moist regions on the body. Here is the pertinent paragraph:
Porphyrin-producing coryneform bacteria, which are gram-positive bacilli that constitute part of the normal cutaneous flora, cause a superficial, usually asymptomatic, skin disorder called erythrasma. One particular species, Corynebacterium minutissimum, has often been cited as the sole cause of this infection, but its precise role, if any, remains unclear. The most common site of erythrasma is between the toes, especially in the fourth interdigital space, where it causes fissuring, maceration, and scaling, resembling tinea pedis. Other locations are intertriginous areas, such as the axillae, groin, submammary area, and intergluteal cleft. In these regions, the lesions are usually scaly, brownish-red, sharply circumscribed patches. In hot, humid climates, more extensive disease may occur. The definitive diagnostic technique is examination of the skin with a Wood light, which, because the organisms produce porphyrins, reveals a coral-red fluorescence. Culture of the lesions, which requires special media, is unnecessary. Because they possess some activity against gram-positive bacteria, topical azoles, such as miconazole and clotrimazole, are effective in the treatment of this infection. Topical erythromycin or clindamycin is also effective. Oral erythromycin (250 mg q.i.d. for 2 weeks) is an alternative.25
the azoles are also effectie against the bacteria C. minutissimum and a gram-positive coccus, Micrococcus sedentarius, which live on the skin.

BTW, gram-positive bacteria are things like staph and strep, just incase you didn't know, and miconazole has been shown effective against those too.

I started using Tinactin last week as a last resort. I was desperate and figured it could do no harm. I have noticied a definite improvement. My pain has not been so severe and there has been less blood. Im going to stick with it for a few more weeks and see what happens.

Hey Buttgirl,
Great info. I am going to get some Tinactin to see if it helps me heal this last little bit. How are you feeling? Still having problems huh? That stinks. I have been using pure aloe from the health food store. I think it has been helping also. It is a little messy but it is cool and soothing.
Take Care,
Patty

did you try the aloe gel burnbutgirl
also where do you get tinactin..is it over the counter..is it a spray or in a tube
please advise
thanks
bernard

you can get the tinactin at target, walmart, your basic grocery store in the pharmacy/personal hygeine aisle. it will come as generic or a particular brand.
get the generic and save yourself some dollars.
i can attest to the benefits of tinactin as well for irritating skin tags or to control that burning sensation down there.

There is a spray and tube. Can you tell me which one you use and the process you are doing...at night...morning...before or after BM's? Does it really dry you out down there and has it interfered with BM existing as far as getting to dry down there?

BG - what can I say : ))) - fantastic info and research !!!! I have no doubts that you got everything under control now and nobody is ever going to "boss you around" !!! You go girl : ))) ! I hope some of that will"rub of me" too !!!
XOXO

Ok Rose,
We need a full report weekly. I've read about this a few times and feel that it has some merrit, since I believe bateria and fungi could be affecting the healing rate of our AFs.
Thanks!

how do you use tinactin? is it a cream that you rub around the anal area? do you put it inside? i'll look for it at target today, but just curious how everyone uses it, and how often?