Itching around the buttocks is caused by physiological factors, such as not paying attention to perianal hygiene, tight underwear, etc. It is also caused by pathological factors such as pinworms, perianal eczema, fungal infections, etc. General treatment or medication can be chosen according to the cause.
1. Physiological factors: such as not paying attention to perianal hygiene, tight underwear, eating spicy and stimulating food and other factors can cause discomfort in the buttocks. After itching occurs, it can be improved by keeping the local area clean, bathing frequently, changing more comfortable clothes and eating regularly.
2. Pathologic factors:
(1) Pinworms: caused by pinworm infection, pinworms crawl out of the anus at night to lay eggs, and the eggs stimulate the local skin, which can lead to intense itching. It can be treated with anthelmintic drugs, such as albendazole, under the guidance of a doctor.
(2) Perianal eczema: it is a perianal allergic skin disease caused by external common factors, which can lead to different degrees of erythema and blisters in the perianal area, accompanied by different degrees of itching. Local topical glucocorticoids, such as halomethasone ointment, oral antihistamine drugs, such as loratadine, etc. for treatment.
(3) Fungal infection: perianal fungal infection caused by fungal skin disease, often occurring in the immune deficiency, can lead to typical perianal itching, pain, defecation difficulties and other manifestations. Its treatment takes antifungal drugs, such as clotrimazole cream and other local application, and keep the local neat.
In conclusion, the appearance of itching around the buttocks, should actively go to the regular hospital dermatology department for consultation, under the guidance of the doctor for treatment. The medication should follow the doctor’s instructions.