Itchy anus may not pay attention to hygiene and other physiological factors, generally do not need to use drugs, pay attention to local hygiene can be. It may also be related to perianal eczema, pinworms and other diseases, the patient can be guided by a doctor to use topical glucocorticoid drugs, oral antihistamines and deworming drugs and other treatments.
1. Physiological factors: If you do not pay attention to hygiene caused by anal itching, generally do not need to use drugs, patients should pay attention to local hygiene, you can use warm water to wash the affected area, in the excretion of the need to wipe the affected area.
2. Perianal eczema: Perianal eczema may also cause anal itching, patients should avoid scratching the affected area to reduce stimulation. Glycerine lotion, glucocorticoid drugs such as hydrocortisone cream can be applied externally for treatment. For patients with severe itching, you can take oral loratadine, cetirizine and other antihistamines to stop itching.
3. Pinworms: anal itching may also be caused by pinworms, patients should develop good hygiene habits, will be close to the clothes for sterilization. You can take oral mebendazole, albendazole and other anthelmintics as prescribed by the doctor, which can effectively kill pinworms and promote recovery.
For patients with anal itching, after excluding physiological factors, it is recommended to actively go to the regular hospital for examination, clear cause, under the guidance of the doctor’s treatment, the use of medication should follow the doctor’s instructions.