There are many causes of perianal itching, and according to the severity of the cause of the patient’s own condition, the appropriate medication should be used to help stop the itching and relieve the symptoms. Generally according to the doctor’s guidance to choose: zinc oxide cream, weak hormone cream, tacrolimus ointment, capsaicin cream and so on.
1. Zinc oxide cream: When the symptoms of itching are relatively mild, zinc oxide cream can be used externally, this cream is suitable for acute dermatitis, eczema, small ulcers and so on.
2. Weak hormone ointment: If the itching sensation is more obvious, you can use a weak hormone ointment for a short period of time, such as: Denudesone cream and other hormone effect of the weaker cream, this kind of ointment side effects are lower, but remember not to use for a long time.
3. Tacrolimus ointment: If the itching symptoms are serious and frequent, you can use tacrolimus or capsaicin and other ointments as prescribed by the doctor, to play the analgesic, anti-itching effect.
Perianal itching is caused by many factors, local application of ointment can temporarily relieve the pain of itching. It is recommended that the patient should go to the hospital specialist examination, clear cause, through the treatment of the primary disease to alleviate the discomfort symptoms. Do not blindly use your own medication to avoid causing adverse drug reactions and aggravation of the condition.