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Pruritus ani
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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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Dermatological (skin
disorders):
- Psoriasis
- Eczema
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Contact Dermatitis
- Seborrheic
dermatitis
- Fistulas
- Fissures
- Cancers
- Irritation or allergies due
to:
- Chemicals
- Soaps
- Antibiotics such as
tetracycline
- Coffee
- Beer
- Vitamin C
- Local anesthetics
- Cola
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Pinworms
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Candida
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Tinea
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Diabetes
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Liver disease
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Skin tags
- Rough toilet paper
- Poor hygiene (not cleaning the
anal region
properly)
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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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