External hemorrhoids do not need to be treated if they are not painful or itchy. Generally connective tissue external hemorrhoids as well as varicose veins external hemorrhoids usually do not have any other clinical manifestations, such as they do not show blood in the stool, or anal pain, etc. This condition of hemorrhoids can be left untreated, except for the manifestation of a foreign body growth in the anus. Because even conservative treatment is not particularly effective, external hemorrhoids will not be eliminated by the use of ointments. You just need to maintain good habits, such as avoiding overly spicy and stimulating as well as fried foods, avoiding excessive alcohol consumption, and keeping your bowels open. If you are constipated for a long time it can aggravate the hemorrhoids and cause other clinical symptoms. If the hemorrhoids get worse, such as anal pain and blood in the stool, it is likely that surgery will be required.