Anal itching
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Causes of anal itching
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Category |
Examples |
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Dermatological diseases |
Psoriasis, atopic dermatitis |
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Local irritation |
Local anesthetics, soaps, ointments |
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Food irritation |
Spices, citrus, drinks with caffeine |
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Fungal infection |
Candida |
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Bacterial infection |
Secondary infection caused by scratching |
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Parasites |
Pinworms, scabies |
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Local Diseases |
Bowen's disease, Paget's extramammary disease, cryptitis, functioning fistula |
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Systemic diseases |
Diabetes mellitus, liver disease |
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Hygiene-related bodies |
Inadequate body hygiene, dense underwear |
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Psychogenic factor |
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Diagnosis of anal itching
The diagnosis of "anal itching" is established when examining the anal region, and anamnestic information is important. Skin is usually matte and thickened, although the underlying pathology is often obscured by excoriations caused by scratching and secondary infection. Scraping of the skin for microscopy can reveal a fungal infection, and the analysis of feces reveals parasites. From visible lesions, you can take a biopsy.
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Treatment of anal itching
Treatment of anal itching consists in the exclusion of food from food, which can be the cause of anal itching. Clothes should be free, and night wear is easy. After defecation, the patient should treat the anal area with hygroscopic cotton wool or simply a soft cloth moistened with water. With high humidity in the anal region, talc powder that does not contain medicines is effective. Symptoms of irritation are effective economical applications of 1% hydrocortisone acetate ointment 4 times a day. Separate consideration deserves the causes of anal itching associated with systemic diseases, parasitic or fungal infection.