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Itching around the anus
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This condition refers to the itching and irritation of the skin around the anus.
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- Itching around the Anus
- Redness around the anus
- Scratching can cause infections to develop, leading to problems such as thickening, scarring, and fissuring of the skin around the anus (perianal skin).
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- Symptoms
- Medications
- Foods
- Habits
- Type of clothes
- Hygiene
- Allergies
- Family and social history
- Red, thick, and scratched perianal area
- Skin tags -- excess skin growths
- Scraping of the affected skin may show Candida or other fungi.
- Stool samples may show parasitic worms, eggs, cysts, or larvae (ova and parasite test).
- Blood test may show evidence of liver disease or diabetes.
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- Tight clothing
- Panty hose
- Hot climates
- Obesity
- hemorrhoids are not a risk factor
- Heavy sweating
- Hairy individuals
- Anxiety
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- Treat underlying cause
- Avoid excessive rubbing
- Avoid excess use of soaps and rough, scented toilet papers
- Avoid tight clothing
- After bowel movements, clean the area with moist cotton, baby wipes, or plain water.
- Avoid overuse of laxatives.
- Talcum powder may keep the area dry.
- Avoid irritating foods and drinks.
- Hydrocortisone creams can help with irritation and itching.
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Contact your doctor and avoid factors that trigger the problem.
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