Patients with anal itching may choose to apply potassium permanganate diluted followed by sitz baths, as well as perianal cleansing, which has a certain astringent effect. In addition, it can also inhibit the growth of local bacteria and play a cleansing role, and also has the effect of significantly relieving local pain and itching. Potassium permanganate belongs to a commonly used topical medicine for the treatment of perianal diseases, especially for anal itching caused by hemorrhoids, during the treatment period you should pay attention to the habit of defecating on time, away from spicy food, the environment of tobacco and alcohol, stimulating food, especially after each bowel movement in time for cleaning. Sitz baths can be chosen before bedtime, as a full sitz bath before bedtime will also keep a good sleep and will also reduce the discomfort symptoms that hemorrhoids bring. For severe hemorrhoids you also need to opt for surgical treatment to remove the lesion, and you can continue to insist on sitz baths after surgery.