Anal itching
Causes of anal itching
- Genital warts (vulva or penis), caused by papillomavirus, thrive in warm, moist conditions such as the skin near the anus and can be very itchy.
- Genital herpes (caused by herpesvirus) can also infect the anus, and causes itching just before the sores appear and also during the healing stage.
How you can help yourself
- Wash the anal area after you have had your bowels open, but not more than three times in a day, using an unperfumed soap and water. Some doctors recommend using aqueous cream (available from pharmacies) as a cleanser. Apply the cream, massage it gently over the area and then rinse off. If you are somewhere where you cannot wash, clean the area with wet tissues (but not with pre-moistened wipes). If you use shower gel to wash your body, make sure you rinse it off very thoroughly so that none remains between the buttocks.
- Dab gently with a soft towel to dry – do not rub. If drying is difficult, use a hairdryer on cool setting.
- Do not put any disinfectant on the skin or in the bath water – this can irritate the skin. Do not use bubble bath – the perfume can irritate. Instead, put a handful of kitchen salt in your bath.
- Keep a cotton-wool ball, dusted with powder, against the anus, inside your underpants or knickers. Use baby powder (not perfumed talcum powder) to dust it. Change it each time you wash.
- Wear loose cotton underwear. Avoid tights and elastic ‘shapewear’ underwear, because they encourage sweating and moistness in the anal area. Avoid anything that keeps the buttocks close together.
- Do not use biological (enzyme) washing powders for your underwear, or perfumed fabric softeners. Instead, use a detergent labelled ‘for sensitive skin’.
- Do not scratch. If you scratch, you damage the skin more and then you itch more. If you feel you really must scratch, try pinching the skin near the anus between your thumb and forefinger through your clothing; this is less damaging than actual scratching. People often scratch at night and do not realize they are doing so. If you think you might be scratching at night, talk to your doctor about taking an antihistamine, keep your fingernails short, wear cotton gloves at night for a while and ask your doctor to check for threadworms.
- Do not use any greasy creams (such as Vaseline) on the area. Greasy creams keep the skin soggy and make the problem worse. Zinc oxide cream (from pharmacies) can be soothing if the skin has been damaged by scratching.
- Be very cautious about anaesthetic creams or ointments. Sometimes they can help by relieving the itch/scratch cycle, but use them only for a short period (about a week).
- Similarly, be very cautious about steroid creams. In the UK, it is possible to buy weak steroid cream (containing hydrocortisone 1% or less) from pharmacies. In the short-term, the steroid reduces inflammation and therefore relieves itching but, in the long-term, it can make the skin thinner and worsen the problem. Resist the temptation to keep on using a steroid cream. Use it for just 1 week, then throw the tube away.
- Try witch hazel – an old-fashioned remedy available from pharmacies. Dab it on twice a day, but stop immediately if it seems to be making the problem worse instead of better.
- Dr James Le Fanu has a column in the Daily Telegraph that acts as a forum for readers’ solutions to health problems. Readers have reported that the inside of a banana skin can relieve itchy skin, including anal itching.
- Feel round the anus for lumps. This may not be easy, because the skin round the anus is normally puckered. A lump might be a wart, a pile or a skin tag alongside an anal fissure.
- Avoid foods that cause excessive flatulence.
How your doctor can help
If you are anxious about being examined by your doctor, look at the section on seeing your doctor about an anal problem. Your doctor can check to see whether you have any conditions such as piles (haemorrhoids), fissure, warts, psoriasis, eczema, fungal infections or other infections that need treatment.
- If you scratch at night, an antihistamine taken before you go to bed can help. Antihistamines relieve itching and some also tend to make you drowsy.
- Discuss with your doctor whether you might have threadworms (pinworms). They look like small threads of slow-moving white cotton. These can be eliminated with mebendazole or piperazine. The treatment has to be repeated after 14 days, because the eggs can persist for this length of time in the environment (NHS MeRec Bulletin 2008;18:11–13). The other members of your household will also need to be treated, and you should also wash your hands and scrub your nails before eating and after each visit to the lavatory, and wash the anal area in the morning to get rid of any eggs deposited during the night.
- An ointment containing a chemical found in chilli peppers (capsaicin) is an effective treatment for very troublesome anal itching (Gut 2003;52:1233–5), but the researchers used a special very dilute ointment (0.006%) that is not generally available.
- If nothing helps, your doctor might consider referring you to a specialist for injection of a chemical called methylene blue into the anal area. So far, research has involved only a small number of patients, but the itching improved in most patients and disappeared completely in half (Colorectal Disease 2009;11:282–7). More research is awaited to find out how long the relief will last.
Dr Phil Hammond expands on anal itching in his Expert guide to Anal itching video
Written by: Dr Margaret Stearn
Edited by: Dr Margaret Stearn
Last updated:
Thursday, June 10th 2010
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Posted by Optional on 22/07/2010 at 07:06:46 pm
my butt doesnt itch until i take a number two in the morning. and no matter how good i wipe or even if i take a shower,once i start walking around at work, my butthole starts itching like i have a thousand wild hairs poking my sphinkter. ive been spraying tinactin in my crack for three days and i thought i cured itbut even though i used it this morning its back.
Posted by Marylander on 21/07/2010 at 03:04:44 pm
Finally!!! My extraordinary intense anal itching has stopped!! Some background. From 1985 to 1997 I was living in New Orleans and developed various allergies. My ears were a major problem, developing chronic, intense itching in my ear, which progressed to ear infections after scratching and shoving long objects into it to get relief.. Went to various specialists, none of whom provided a cure, just management. In 1997, I moved to Baltimore. First sign of ear itching problem I went to see an ENT. One look and she said, oh, you have eczema and prescribed Elocon (a cortisone cream). One dab in the ear whenever there was a flareup and within a day, it stopped! Fast forward eight years. I developed terrible AI. IT WOULD NOT QUIT. I want to add that I happened to be using personal wipes for several years and I don’t know if that contributed to the problem. Over the next few years, it got progressively worse to the point that the itching was so intense that it was waking me up at night. BUT I HAD NO REMEDY TO DEAL WITH IT WHEN I WOKE UP!!! My Primary Care doctor suggested it was a fungus problem but the prescribed Clotrimazole did nothing to improve it. A cortisone cream was prescribed by my Primary Care physician which also did virtually nothing to improve the itching. Finally, I read a post by a blogger on this site who used the Elocon that was prescribed for my ears! I thought, why not give it a try? FABULOUS DECISION!!! Within two days of using the cream, the chronic, years long intense itching and burning STOPPED!!! So, folks, give it a try. Ask your doctor if this might be an option and check it out. IT HAS BEEN THREE WEEKS SINCE I TRIED THE ELOCON AND THAT WAS THE LAST EPISODE!!! Previous episodes were an every two to three day occurrence! Please let me know if this works for anyone else.
Posted by Optional on 21/07/2010 at 04:50:29 am
I've been suffering from this condition for the last 9 months or so, and it's gotten to the point where it's driving me absolutely crazy. The most frustrating thing for me is the lengthy process of ruling out certain factors. So far I've been to the doctor a total of three times, and prescribed various treatments, none of which have worked. The first time I went to the doctor I was prescribed with some hydrocortisone, which did nothing, along with some tablets (can't remember the name though) which are meant to heal cuts/abrasions from all of the scratching. They also failed to do anything. I was then prescribed some kenacomb ointment which is meant for ear infections, and that didn't help. I then went back a third time and was told to try proctosydyl for a hemorrhoid. It helped relieve the itching, but only for the first few days until my body got used to it (as is apparently the case with a lot of creams and ointments). I tried antifungal cream 'dektarin', which again, helped for the first few days that I used it. After that though, it didn't seem to be doing much. I had a swab test done too to test for a fungal infection. It came back negative for candida and herpes (the latter I never suspected as the culprit anyway, as the itch had been ongoing for so long). Since then, I've taken some of the advice given here and on another site, and tried various self-medicating attempts including dabbing on 'rubbing alcohol' with a cotton ball, mouth wash with a cotton ball, baths with bi-carb soda and salt baths to name a few. None have given me much relief though thus far, unfortunately. Does anyone know whether or not a simple swab test will pick up ALL types of fungal infections though? I failed to ask my doctor that the last time I was there. All I know is that this problem is getting me so down and depressed. I'm not itchy 24/7, but it does come and go throughout the day. It just seem helpless when you take into account that so many others have had this problem for years - after having tried various remedies - and still haven't found releif. I know that everyone's body is different and responds differently, and that the source of the infection (eg fungal; anxiety-related; dryness etc.) is also different for everyone, but it fathoms me that there isn't a simpler solution to what seems like a problem that's quite widespread. It's great to be able to discuss this problem with others though, and I take solace in the fact that I'm not alone with this debilitating problem. I know that things could be worse, and I'm grateful for that, but it's all relative, and so to go from itch-free to non-stop-itch is pretty difficult to bear. Here's hoping we can all find cures and share our secrets.
Posted by Optional on 20/07/2010 at 05:06:13 am
Albendazole 400mg Intake at a night is useful ??? It gives relief for few month
Posted by Optional on 19/07/2010 at 08:28:23 am
yea iv been having this problem ever since i got the 24 hour virus and it made me have runny diahreera..it just started after that so i don't think it's a allergic reaction..now it just can't stop itching or burning now after a bowel movement it's been like this for few days now..anyone have any advice for me on what i can do..let me say i also tryed using hydrocortsone 1% it doesnt work and keeping the area dry seems to be impossible since this hott weather..so any advice?
Posted by ann MD on 16/07/2010 at 02:26:25 pm
Please mention strongyloides in your diagnoses as it is increasing in frequency in the USA and can be deadly if missed, especially WWII South Pacific/Vietnam vets and travellers to SE Asia plus Appalachia/SE USA. Tough to diagnose as stools are often negative. CDC serology is most reliable. Help get the word out.
Posted by scratchy on 15/07/2010 at 06:52:47 am
Is AnoNOitch available in South Africa? If so, where? My experience-too many years of this unbearable suffering. Tried everything-dont bother with giving up certain foods-by the time u listen to everyones feedback you actually can eat nothing. Each one of us are designed individually and uniquely so it does not mean that while coffee can aggravate one person it will have the same effect on another. The experts dont even agree on Acid/Alkaline foods. The one thing thats working for me is that for the past week i havent used any soap-just aqueous cream (fragrance free and colourant free-very important).has soothed the areas down there a bit. the cotton ball with the talcum I'll say works a litte. Otherwise the way i look at it everyone has a cross to bear - this ones ours - lets carry it and bear it and be grateful thats its nothing terminal. also, keep sharing ideas and remedies but also remember that you should do things in a calm way - dont behave like a crazy nut and try everything at once. make a list of what you try and what works and what doesnt and tick them off patiently. make a list of what you eat everyday and note the intensity of the itching. this way you will be able to eliminate the foods that you think might be suspect. but do it yourself cos i know of two people who suffer with migraines - chocolate triggers a migraine in one person and coffee is OK while coffee triggers it in the other person and chocolate is OK. So,we are not the same. Your body's reaction to any food is UNIQUE! To the mother with the 8 year old - my heart goes out to your child. No child should ever endure such suffering. At least most of us agree that the doctors are USELESS!!! Stop wasting your time and money with them and find your own solutions. And stop with the Prednisone and cortisone based creams! They give it to us with that nice smile and think we are stupid not to check it out on the internet. Not once has my doctor discussed with me what horrendous side effects cortisone has on the body. May we all find a solution to our ITCHES!!!!
Posted by A. on 14/07/2010 at 04:48:45 pm
I cannot believe how many people have this problem and so embarassed by it! I was using chlotrimazole cream which made things worst. I used it for a very long time because my doctor never told me to use it only one week. I just stopped using it and I got a lot better. The banana peel did not help but witch hazel has been my savior at all times. After I read all you comments I am using the cotton ball and it helps a lot! Hopefully it will stop completely! good luck to all!
Posted by Optional on 13/07/2010 at 11:31:31 am
I have been struggling with this for years. Someone told me to try a product they found online called AnaNOitch. Has anyone used this? There are testimonials on the site but I would like another opinion. Let me know!
Posted by Ann Najjar on 11/07/2010 at 12:59:12 pm
I love you! I used the cotton ball trick and got instant relief. I only hope I can sleep through the night now. Thank you so much!
Posted by Ben Bateman on 09/07/2010 at 05:49:50 pm
I've been battling this problem for nearly a year. Yes, you should first rule out hemorrhoids and fungal infections and fissures and all that. But if you do, as I did, you're left with quite a puzzle; my doctor agreed that the area appeared irritated but her only suggestion was to stop wearing tight underwear and skinny jeans. So I did and witnessed maybe 20% improvement. Moisture is definitely part of the problem, but it isn't the only contributing factor. My big mistake was to keep applying creams and ointments and homeopathic remedies, all of which just irritated the skin, contributed more moisture, and reinforced the itch and irritation. That right--I received no relief from vaseline, desitin, witch hazel, apple cider vinegar, baby wipes, banana peels, hydrocortisone cream, etc. For a while I had reconciled myself to this being a lifelong condition, a rather depressing conclusion for a gay man who enjoys receptive anal sex from time to time. Well, I've finally happened upon a combination of strategies that appear to be making a difference. I would say I'm now enjoying 75% improvement, perhaps a bit more. Although I still itch a bit--and still have the occasional "sensation" down there, and really isn't what we all want to have no sensation down there, to be like others and only be aware of that area when we're defecating--I can now go for a walk on a warm day, sweat a bit, and not break out into an uncontrollable itch/irritation. So here's my plan: First, disregard the generic eat more fiber advice. If that fiber causes gas and loose stools, it will make the problem worse (diarrhea is just as irritating as constipation). Instead, take 1 tsp of metamucil 3 times a day. Although it will cause a bit of gas at first, over time it will regulate your bowel movement and create bowel movements that are clean, quick, and solid but not too solid. It's essential that you take steps to stop messy bowel movements that require a lot of wiping. The wiping irritates the skin and leaves toilet paper residue that irritates further. Also, the fecal matter (particularly for men with hairy asses that cling to anything and everything) will irritate on its own, and if the bm is particularly messy, it's almost impossible to clean the area perfectly. Second, stop using soap in that area! I know it's hard to believe, but the soap, like the toilet paper, only irritates and leaves more residue. Use just water, cold water--hot water dries out the skin and irritates it--and bend way over in the shower so that the cold spray can strike the entire surface of your butthole. Stay bent over for at least 30 second. Afterwards, dry thoroughly, but don't apply a bunch of creams or ointments (you need the area to get dry). Also, don't try to dry it with cotton swabs or baby powder or any of that (the area needs to breathe and putting stuff up there makes it harder). Finally, switch to a diet of six small meals per day. It's good for your metabolism and healthy anway. The six meals further regulate your bowel movements--keeping you consistent. I know some people blame the itch on food allergies (such as coffee, tea, alcohol, spicy foods, etc.), but I'm skeptical and suspect these foods only aggravate the itch because they lead to loose stools or to multiple bowel movements per day. So to review, assuming all tests come back negative, you want to switch to loose fitting clothes, start metamucil 3 times a day, lay off the soaps and bend over for 30 seconds in a cold shower, and eat 6 small meals a day rather than 2 or 3 big ones. I'll keep y'all updated with my progress, and let me know if these strategies work for you. By the way, I also tried yogurt and probiotics, and they did nothing. Same for a vegan diet. Same for a bland diet.
Posted by Paulina on 07/07/2010 at 04:02:12 am
I'm struggling a lot with piles, when passing stool, I bleed a bit but the worse problem is that they are very itchy and irritating. I'm gonna try all the advise I found in this website from today...
Posted by Optional on 05/07/2010 at 02:36:35 pm
Try AnaNOitch, it's an all natural remedy and seems to be the only thing that works long term. Their website has a bunch of testimonials so you can be reassured that you'll get your money's worth.
Posted by Con on 05/07/2010 at 10:42:16 am
I suffered from this condition for 10 years and I went to countless doctors and used every medication to no avail. Despite and not because of the medical treatment I have 99% relief from the condition. Ultimately I've discovered that I'm completely allergic to my stool (fecal matter) and unless I thoroughly clean after every single bowel movement, with absolutely no exception, my skin gets really irritated. For anyone who's interested here's what I did to get relief: 1. Rule out fungal infection and haemorrhoids as contributing factors. 2. Use steroid cream for 10 days but no more in order to get the condition under control. 3. Cleanse with Silcocks Base/Aqueous cream or similar when showering once/twice a day and/or after exercise. 4. When out and about use water wipes (moist tissue doesn't work it just falls apart). Do not use any other medicated-perfumed wipes as they just make things worse. I used DermaH2O Water Wipes which are sturdy and use no chemicals, just water. I carry the wipes in a small zip lock bag in my pocket so whenever I have a bowel movement I can clean 100% so there's no stole left to irritate the area and being out and about is no impediment to keeping the area clean. 5. At night-time, after showering & cleansing with silcocks base I would apply zinc oxide cream as a barrier cream to the area in order to repel any seepage while I was in bed. I've stopped doing this now because there is no longer any irritation. 6. This procedure keeps any remnants of the stool away from my skin and I'm almost completely cured of this terrible condition that I never thought I'd recover from. For me, any exposure whatsoever will cause the condition to return and this procedure ensures that my skin doesn’t have any real contact with the stool at all while it doesn’t discommode or inconvenience me in any way. I know that everyone is different but I hope that the above procedure offers some relief to someone.
Posted by Optional on 05/07/2010 at 04:08:50 am
I have had this for about 3 years, but for about 2 years and 10 months it would just itch once a week, but then it became everyday felt like getting a wire brush on my arce. But now I have found washing with water on toilet paper after, and using baby bum non perfumed wipes has helped allot. And the last few days my mate who is a top herbalist gave me some herbal cream has also stopped the itching anus. lets see what happens.
Posted by No Longer Alone on 01/07/2010 at 07:38:01 am
My goodness. I've been struggling with this for 10 years. I really thought I was the only one! I am so relieved to find other people who have suffered with this as long as I have! I've been to my doctors and they just give the same treaments. I will try the powder and witch hazel and antihistamines. Thank you all so much for your suggestions.
Posted by tyler on 30/06/2010 at 10:18:18 pm
yeah i have the same problem and i think it might be pinworms cause i was itching and i went to go wash my hands and there was a little white worm moving on my finger i killed it but i dont know if there is more in me
Posted by Optional on 29/06/2010 at 08:56:07 pm
anul itch at night with moisture, but an odour as well is this normal
Posted by William Martin on 27/06/2010 at 07:54:44 pm
William has an itchy bottom for 2 years now. The only thing that seems to help is cortisone cream. We stopped giving him any dairy products which seems to help a bit. He is now worms, fungul infection, bacteria infection that causes the itch. The skin around his anus is inflamed which spreads if not treated with the cream. Usually the skin further waway from the anus will develop spots. We have done blood test which ruled out all diseases like Crown's.
Posted by Optional on 25/06/2010 at 12:25:42 pm
Incredible itch and irritation. Went to a colon and rectal specialist and he mentioned a condition called "wet bottom" and suggested I increase my fiber intake with any of the husk fibers so it would soak up some of the liquids in my diet and soften up the stools at the same time. This helped me a lot. He also mentioned the area can itch due too moisture which means keeping the area dry after showers, baths. I simply stand over a air cleaner that puts out a lot of air till I am dry down there. Not sure how you deal with this in the workplace.
Posted by Roy on 23/06/2010 at 12:17:35 am
I started with this complaint a few months ago following a course of strong anti-biotics. It has been awful, and at times felt like an acid burn. Really, this complaint bent my life out of shape. My doctor has refeered me to a specialist but in the meantime I have found a cure. Maybe! When I tell you, you won't believe it. I didn't believe it until the torment of the itch made me desparate. It's a banana skin. Yes, that's right, a banana skin. This is not a joke. Rub the moist side of a banana skin on the affected area and it goes. For me, that has meant for the rest of the day, and longer. I forgot to do it yesterday because I had no itch. You should try it, for these reasons: 1) It costs practically nothing, and you get to eat the banana afetrwards. 2) You can buy the medication anywhere, do it in private and it only takes a few minutes, seconds really. 3) It can't harm you, no nasty chemicals. If you suffer from persistently itchy bottom, please try this simple treatment. It is not a joke. It works for me. I hope it works for you.
Posted by shambharkar devidas on 19/06/2010 at 08:14:29 am
This is first time i have been sufrring anul problem , itching i think it is piles
Posted by Optional on 15/06/2010 at 03:20:39 pm
in response to daveee, i am muslim and yes we all wash our 'areas' after going to the toilets. its part of our religion and way off life. we believe a piece of tissue is not sufficient in cleaning a person properly. if there is no water available then obviously you have to make do with tissue. and i think washing your hands thoroughly three times should be enough!
Posted by Optional on 14/06/2010 at 07:51:32 pm
I have been struggling and depressed, humiliated, frustrated, all kinds of things but thanks to these comments I think I am on the right road. This past weekend I got a dosage for treating pinworms and also an antifungal cream. Between the 2 I have not had any itching at all and I am crossing my fingers that it is finally beginning to get under control. The other thing I have been doing is using a talc powder w/aloe vera and baking soda based(baby stuff) with no perfumes to keep the area dry as a bone. I actually think that this was what started it all. So again thanks for all the great advice. I am looking forward to my life getting back to normal. BTW: Dr didn't help, she only gave me suppositories which I think made it much worse because it was always damp!
Posted by Optional on 11/06/2010 at 12:38:55 am
a couple of years ago i developed a horrible case of anal itching. i mean, it was really bad and it was driving me crazy at night. i tried changing my diet to no avail. i tried various creams and lotions and ointments to no avail. nothing worked...UNTIL I read that sometimes its soap that is causing the problem. i was desperate, so i decided to stop using soap when i cleaned my bottom. i just used a lot of warm water. IT WORKED!! within a couple of weeks, the itching was gone!! And it has been gone for over a year. so people, give it a try. it has saved me from a terrible affliction.
Posted by Anon on 08/06/2010 at 08:36:32 pm
For Queen Timely and any other females, this may apply -- i had 2 babies in 2 years and suffered from anal itching and thin skin and tears all up and down my nether regions. It brought me to tears many times. Finally found a doctor who called it Lichen Sclerosus, prescribed me clotrimazole, and it was immediately much better; the problem went away when i finished breast feeding. This may seem to not apply, but my doctor told me even though this disease usually hit menopausal women, the worst case he ever saw was in a 19 year old. For what it is worth! Good luck to you all, i feel your pain.
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Posted by dale on 07/06/2010 at 11:53:37 am
I look at this site and there are so many people suffering this annoying problem like I did. Simply Soothing Wipes worked for me, I saw some chat about them in the Daily Mail. I would recommend them
Posted by J on 07/06/2010 at 11:51:12 am
I too have been suffering for over 20 yrs with this problem. I believe its caused in my instance from a couple of issues manifesting itself. Im my case I started with what I perceived to be piles (little raised blue bump) around my anus. It used to itch like mad. I then used creams to control it, but found ointment, not cream to be the best. For me the only ointment that lasts is anusol here in the uk, its an ointment with menthol and a lignocaine in. I wash the area well with water, I even had a bidet installed. Great device. After washing I would gently place a small amount of cream internally. This would stop the itch all night. However after a number of years I realized that I had an ingrown hair which was leaking onto my crack of my bum causing an infection. I had an operation and the hair was removed and wound cleaned up. The itching stopped for a while. However I believe I may has developed an internal fissure since then, which is keeping it going. I am hoping to get this sorted soon. I do note that if I am constipated, I leak during the night, and always appear to have a motion ready to go as it were when it happens. Once I apply the creams as above the problem goes. So, I decided to drink a lot more fluid and eat more fibre/bran etc. And voila the problem is much less frequent. I also found like many on here that pure steriod creams dont work and can make it worse. However as the infection progresses due to scratch etc, I use trimovate or best of all a small amount of dactacort which is a steriod/anti-fungal cream. I apply this to the area once or twice for a few days at time only till the "jock itch" is gone. I tend to sit all day in my job and I think that heat and pressure on this area makes the problem worse. I dry the area after showering with a cool hairdryer and find that this greatly reduces any problem of itch. Also I found that seeded breads etc often caused an itch when I would find that the seeds some times past and lodged just in the rectal area between the inner and outer rectal muscles. Thinking about leakage, this could be the issue, weak inner rectal muscles which allow leakage. Anyhow there are other issues, which people should consider but not freak out about. Warts/Fissures/bacterial infections/pinworms/chrons,colitis /cancers/std's etc. However its more likely just to be a simple itch. See you doctor. Dont be embarrassed. Its part of you and its totally natural,and you doctor sees this everyday. Goto who you are comfortable with, man/woman etc. Hope this helps. J.
Posted by Daveee on 07/06/2010 at 03:52:33 am
Hi Need urgent help. The past 4 weeks I have this uncontrollable urge to let rip an itch at night right up to the anus. The smell after the itch thru pyjama bottoms is the smell of skanky fish. During the day I need to change my pants at least 4 times due to skid marks. Not sure whats lurking up there but am thinking of positioning myself so i can take a photo to see what the hell is wrong! I doubt it is worms as I have not seen any as yet..what else can it be? Please help!
Posted by Kid Left on 31/05/2010 at 08:05:03 pm
I am wondering if the Dr. reads this. I have a question: I have been washing my anus in the shower for years with some soap, the shower water, and my left hand, until it feels clean; after which I wash my hands in the shower with more soap probably a good 4-5 times. I never thought twice about it until recently. Toilet paper never seemed sufficient to clean yourself and PREVENT itching. Now I just never wipe, but hop in the shower and when I am done cleaning face and body, I go ahead and wash out anus, clean the hands, and move on. In researching this practice, I noticed Muslims and many Hindus in the East do this water washing practice. Am I crazy or this practice actually as ok as I believe? How many times would you feel you should wash your hands, after you clean up the anus, to be sure you are truly clean? Just looking for some healthy feedback. Thank you.
Posted by Optional on 31/05/2010 at 01:30:12 am
My husband and I have both been suffering from itchy anuses for years. We like most of you on this site have tried almost every cream or ointment known to man. Probably the most effective is Eurax but even then the body eventually gets used to it and the whole problem starts again. I had a bowel prolapse and often was unaware that I hadnt emptied my rectum of faeces. On these occasions the itching became intense. I had to lower myself to popping my finger (in a baby's disposable nappy bag) inside the rectum and sure enough there was always a residual which I manually removed. I wonder if most of this is due to faecal leakage. Just like to say that I have had the op for the bowel prolapse but still the itch persists. One more thing, there is a direct link to ovarian cancer from using talcum powder near the vagina. Sorry to put a downer on an already desperate problem. An ice cube in an a polythene bag wrapped up in a piece of cloth (to prevent ice burning) worked for me last night.
Posted by MARVIN on 28/05/2010 at 02:30:35 pm
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Posted by Optional on 27/05/2010 at 09:03:16 pm
I thought I was alone i have had this problem for years but over last few months it got worse so my dr prescribed hydrocortisone 1% CR FO @2x per day and so far its only been 1 1/2 days but its helped i was too warned not to use for long tie because of skin thinning
Posted by Optional on 26/05/2010 at 10:48:58 am
I have had this problem for sometime.I sometimes forget a remedy when it reccurs until i realise i have to excercise enough to strenghen my thigh muscles regularly.It helps at times to ease the pain and the piles disappear.
Posted by Kristeva on 20/05/2010 at 03:28:05 pm
Just wanted to say to all those currently suffering with this problem, if you've had no success with the more obvious causes like worms, piles, etc, then consider Candida. I'll wager the majority of people who turn up to see their GP with an itchy rectum have probably got a problem with yeast. You wont get much sympathy from your doctor if you have, so you'll have to check the internet for details and advice, etc. Look up 'Candida' or 'Leaky Gut Syndrome'.
Posted by Joey Duckie on 20/05/2010 at 12:38:42 am
I like to say that take a cold shower and clean out ass help the problem go away and using baby power on your ass will keep its dry all day long and eat strawberries everyday help heal your butt cheeks and your butt hole up and your problem will go away but you have keep it up everyday that way you won,t be having problems with your butt cheecks and your butt hole.
Posted by Honey Olive on 17/05/2010 at 02:48:20 pm
Hi, I've been having this problem for a few years, and it escalated a few months ago. I tried over-the-counter cream, prescription cream with cortisone, witch hazel pads, vinegar, petrolleum jelly, you name it. Nothing works consistantly and this itching makes my life totally miserable. When I went to my family doctor, she just prescribed more of the same cortisone cream that she admits doesn't work and will damage my skin further. Recently I read about a home remedy and have been trying it for the past 10 days with some improvement. I mix liquid honey and olive oil (equal parts) and use a cotton ball to apply to the itchy area whenever I need to. Sometimes I keep the cotton ball there for some time. It seems to be able to stop the itch, and more importantly, it stops me from scratching and further damaging my skin. At this point, I don't know if it will cure the problem, but it's a big step forward for me. I haven't had the need to use any cortisone cream for the past 10 days, and I am scratching less than before. I still wake up at night itching, but I get up, apply my "ointment" and go back to sleep. The bottom line is, it's not going to hurt my skin like cortisone creams do. A spoonful each of honey and olive oil lasts me a whole day, and I make a new mixture every morning to keep things fresh and clean. And yes, it does feel sticky, but if I have to pick between itchy and sticky, you know what I'll pick. Hope this helps some of you.
Posted by Optional on 15/05/2010 at 06:48:00 pm
Another sufferer here. I tried a prescription cream with cortisone which relieved it after a week. I was told not to continue after seven days use, so stopped. Unfortunately it returned and I've stayed living with it. I might try the cotton ball method.
Posted by Optional on 14/05/2010 at 07:01:18 am
Hi, i am 20 year old female. for the past 3 days my anus has been itching at night mostly and it not around the anus it more like in the anus. i have tried to check if it is worms, but i cant see anything. im very paranoid it is worms but is there other things that can make it itch alot at night also? i called doctor but may have to wait till monday.
Posted by Optional on 13/05/2010 at 08:08:04 pm
an anal infection, irretating and after scratching pain followed. i avoid scratchjing it and i wash it with salt and dried it naturaly. give it more air so that to stop the unnessary moiture.
Posted by Optional on 13/05/2010 at 01:57:32 pm
hi everyone i've suffered this problem roughly 25years,and only ever thought it was me,to embarresed to keep going back time after time to the doctors.only to discover this sight what a weight lifted off my shoulders.like others tried cream after cream worked 4 a short time... was treated 4 threadworms still had this itch that ruled my life tried load of others things that some of yous have mentioned. i use dermol shower cream and at last my doc took a look very unpleasent but...turns out i've cronic skin disorder and have been given dermovate oinment heaven can't believe i've found a cure after all these years.. good luck to the rest of yous and hope u get sorted like i did x
Posted by Optional on 12/05/2010 at 07:28:17 pm
i've only been suffering this for a few months . use apple cider vinegar. a few drop on a cotton ball and pad in on your butt . it burns but after a few mintues you'll feel relief . if you can stand the burn use a hairdryer (cooling set) and blow it dr . it helps me.
Posted by Optional on 12/05/2010 at 11:54:05 am
Anal Itching is some thing which makes us used to it. And it makes us feel scratch when we go to bed. its also a physcological thinking that we need to scratch. As every one said there are many resons for this, Food habits, Cleanliness etc. there is an Cream that helps. " Clobate " Its relives itching for atleast 3 to 4 days.
Posted by Optional on 12/05/2010 at 09:29:50 am
Very Useful Information! Thank You
Posted by master of itchyness on 12/05/2010 at 01:19:00 am
chances are you could have eczema, because i do myself. you bum hole skin where it is pink could contain little cuts or cracked skin. i recommend elocon cream. cures the itch but can sometimes sting like crazy when applying it on the particular area. keep your dry bum after having a shower with a hair dryer on a cool temperature.
Posted by Optional on 01/05/2010 at 10:27:11 pm
been up since 4am - in misery with this itching. Like many it's taken over my life. I've had it for about 20 years and like many have tried every suggestion and remedy I could find. Thanks so much for this site, a few more here to try. My suggestion for relief albeit temporary is my shower head on the strongest setting - aimed strategically. Sometimes I think I could shower all night! Cool packs between the cheeks are also helpful.
Posted by TREBOR on 30/04/2010 at 06:19:25 am
GREAT site, please can you tell me if a sitting device is available, as sitting is very sore!! thanks again for a great site!!!
Posted by ittchy on 30/04/2010 at 03:22:07 am
wow what a sigh of relief! thank god it's not something more serious....my asshole is SAVED!!!!!!
Posted by Stewart on 23/04/2010 at 08:04:14 pm
This information has been extremely useful
Posted by Optional on 20/04/2010 at 10:33:16 pm
Wow, Amazing how many new cases. Its a grey area in the Medical field.. Candida dosn't exist and so on... I guess we need to form a special diet club... the itch less lifestyle 'diet' Look into the Book Body Ecology I know how to heal this but it was just too hard.. I have been to India Meditation for 40 days after fasting 20 days in tailand and have road my bicycle hundreds of miles doing meditation every day and eating right.. but I always fall back on old habits. Funny thing is- itches less when I am off my healthy lifestyle.. But I know that it is going to be hell when I get the energy to fight again next time...
Posted by Bob on 20/04/2010 at 11:07:38 am
hey there my poor fellow sufferers... i have endured this bloody issue for probably 10 or 11 years now, it is ridiculous... i am hesistant to try any more treatments now coz im so annoyed that nothing seems to work. i use PRANTAL talcum powder or a ZSC powder after a 'movement.' this is the best temporary relief i have discovered over the years, but obviously far from a cure. am keen to hear more about these methylene blue injections if anyone has had the treatment and it succeeded
Posted by itchy rusty bullet hole on 19/04/2010 at 01:13:48 am
my itch is not by my ballooon knot but in between my knot and my ball sack so does anyone know a cure for that pleaseeeee help its driving me insane
Posted by Optional on 18/04/2010 at 01:09:56 am
I have an anal itch and also often need to help eject fecies manualy by entering my vagina and pushing through to the rectum
Posted by joey Duckie on 15/04/2010 at 03:35:34 pm
I like to say that Mountain High Yoghurt you place to finger in the jar and place in crack your butt hole at night and that next morning its better and its save to use to and that its heal the tissue faster then creams that that burn the butt hole.
Posted by dale on 15/04/2010 at 02:46:31 pm
I had given up hope of a cure for this itch but I found that simply soothing wipes really worked. i saw a comment on them in the Daily Mail. Great
Posted by Bummed on 13/04/2010 at 03:08:01 pm
I've been dealing with the same problem for approximately 15 years. It is very discouraging to find that there is a very low confidence as to finding a treatment. I truly do not know what I am supposed to do, but I do know that I don't want to have to live with this for the rest of my life. I am ashamed to have this problem, but am very greatful that I am not the only one. It's scary to think that sooo many people can be effected by something like this and no solution can truly be found. I will look into this threadworm thing however. I'm hoping that science can pin this down.
Posted by Itchy Beggar on 12/04/2010 at 01:59:02 pm
Thanks for all of the advice, i have suffered for over 5 years now, and a lot worse at stressful times. I recently got some steroid cream from my doctor and have been using it on and off for a couple of months, she never mentioned that prolonged use would make it worse. Going to try the cotton wool and talc thing and get tested for worms. Methylene blue looks promising (having used it as a redox indicator I never thought that I would have considered having it injected into my rectum), but it is still in clinical trials, perhaps in a few years it will be approved and available on the NHS. Fingers crossed. Best of luck everyone. IB
Posted by >:( on 11/04/2010 at 10:37:10 am
I am going to use some of your tips! I have this problem off and on since the end of 09. I know it's anxiety fueled and it really is driving me crazy. I genuinely dread having to go to the bathroom but hopefully this article will help. Thanks :)
Posted by :) on 05/04/2010 at 02:38:45 pm
Hiya, I've started to get a really itchy and sticky anal area. It starts to itch alot, and especially after i have gone to the toilet. I do not have poor hygene, but it just feels really leaky and sweaty. Is it something i'm eating/drinking? Please help, quick!
Posted by jem on 04/04/2010 at 02:55:33 pm
I have been dealing with this issue for over a month now, and started to think I had a real problem, or a hemriod or something. It IS ruling my world 50% of the time, and now I know ,I am making it worse by doing several of the things I now know I shouldn't. Thank you so much. I finally see a light at the end of this itchy tunnel!
Posted by Hotdudetta on 04/04/2010 at 09:05:30 am
Had anal itching for 3 weeks now, every minute, everyday! I searched for cure online, to no avail. I accidentally drank volumes of green tea with two original round lime squeezed in it for a night. Lo and behold, no itching again next day!. But 3 days later, I went ahead and treated myself for pinworms, treated candida of the genitals, with the 3-day clotrimazole cream, extending the cream to my anus; using off the counter drugs. Perfect. It went away completely! It's amazing what you can learn online.
Posted by Optional on 03/04/2010 at 07:40:27 am
i am itchy down there i have never slept with anyone is there any creams i can use ?
Posted by Optional on 02/04/2010 at 10:03:32 pm
This has been the most embarrassing issue I have ever encountered. I have spent money on laser surgery unneccessarily with the hopes that my problem would be resolved. I've had a colonoscopy and have seen a specialist. Oh not to mention all of the creams etc., Your article mentioned the injection of a chemical called methylene blue into the anal area. This was my first time hearing about this and I will consult with my specialist to see if this is an option for me. This problem has been ongoing for about 2 long years now and quite frankly I'm loosing it, literally. Thanks for the wealth of information especially on using those creams for only 1 week. I had no idea those over the counter creams could prolong the problem but when you are looking for a relief this seemed to be the only logical solution. Thanks again so much. I was also wondering would you suggest getting the hair waxed from the anal area? I would think that hair would help with the sweating but could it be one of the reasons the anal area stays so moist?
Posted by Optional on 02/04/2010 at 08:19:58 am
I went to dox don't be embarrassed really that's what they are there for...I suffered with fissures and itching since Oct 09...it was so painful to poo aswell...don't know why I had this problem...but I got prescribed LOTRIDERM CREAM 30g and it has worked like magic, really, I feel like a new person.
Posted by Buck4017 on 31/03/2010 at 08:01:45 pm
Omfg some of you guys sufferred more than 20 years?Wow, sure dont want to end up like that.I have just started having this problem two days ago and i freakin need help.When i shower it just makes it worse.And i have tried placing a wet paper towel between my anus and it never ceases to fail me :D.Now i freakin need help,To embarrased to go to doc plus from your points of view the docs are failing aND HELP ME I DUN wANT TO LIVE LIKE THIS.( depreession and entertainment-less is enough)
Posted by Optional on 31/03/2010 at 03:15:38 pm
This has been the bane of my existance for the last few years. I was refered to a dermatologist by my doctor after trying a number of creams and also anti-fungal tablets. The dermatologist gave me trimovate cream and also aqueous to clean with. Aqueous cream is, far as i can tell, just a petroleum jelly akin to vaseline. It sounds a little gross but I apply the aqeous cream after going to the loo and clean my bottom with my hands and the shower head. I applied the trimovate after showering and at night before bed. A couple of weeks have passed and this problem has completely gone. I hope this helps.
Posted by RRRR on 31/03/2010 at 12:18:25 pm
Hi I having this problem very long time. But very rarely it is very serious. But now a days my skin is also getting dry. Can any one suggest what to do? i tried with several doctors nothing works. Please advice.
Posted by Optional on 25/03/2010 at 02:13:13 pm
I have several scracth in my sensitive part (anus) never sleep even Late night and i just stop flashing in my eye. but i'm so anxious now because that make me more and more trouble in my mind I just try to eliminate myself alas! I prospect you and entrust you for my keen relief.
Posted by Optional on 25/03/2010 at 12:41:40 pm
this info is great! iv suffered with anal itching for years. went for tests and was told i had anal fissures. got prescribed a cream for it and it worked great! stung like mad when first put on but then took the itching away for over 12 hours at a time! great for during the night! then to my horror they stopped making the cream and 2 years on iv still not come across a cream that works! its emarrasing when im out and i have to run to a toilet to relieve the itching! its easy saying dont scratch but when u have to scratch you HAVE to! i find vaseline helps as it stops me itching till i bleed as it gives the skin a barrier against my nails. after reading this article im tempted to get checked for threadworms tho and im gonna look at more info on methylene injections!
Posted by Optional on 22/03/2010 at 05:49:38 pm
I have had a itchy anus for over 15 years now. I have sleepless nights, uncomfortables day, insecure about what my anus looks like. It's been troublesome most of my life and it drives me mad. I have tried everything!!! I have inverted psoriasis. Steroids are the only thing that work. Though the flip-side is that once you take them they thin your skin. I now have several anal tags which can be very uncomfortable. Does anyone know how to make them smaller??? I would do anything for a normal anus. Isn't that funny, it's been my secret my whole life practically.
Posted by Optional on 21/03/2010 at 02:17:07 pm
my anus is itching me to death
Posted by Car on 20/03/2010 at 01:14:34 pm
Hi This has been happening to me for years. I noticed when i went on hols it wasnt itchy. Then I went away one year for a month and I copped again I wasnt itchy. So when i came back home, I watched what I was eating and it was chicken that was driving me mad all my life, I cant eat chicken or the torture is unreal. It was great for ages there but its starting again which means there must be another food doing it aghhhhhhhhhhhh
Posted by Optional on 19/03/2010 at 07:44:24 am
Hi everyone I have been having serious problems with itching for the past 6 months and I have tried alot of things to eliminate it. I have thought it was allergy related and have tried cutting out certain things from my diet to no avail, I have thought I have had piles and have used creams and suppositories with no success,and I thought maybe it was the washing powder and tried using Surcare for sensitive skin but this didn't help either. It was literally driving me round the bend and was always worse at night. Thanks to this site and people's suggestions I tried Bepanthen baby nappy rash cream which soothed my sore skin and I even had to resort to using Piriton antihistamine syrup to stop the itching though it made me very drowsy. I never thought for one minute that it could be threadworms especially as I am not double jointed or flexible enough to bend myself over to inspect my bum!! I researched on the internet and decided to get an over the counter treatment called OVEX. Now, I know it's early days as I only took it yesterday but after a few hours the feeling around my anus subsided and for the first night in what feels like years, I did not have a single urge to scratch!! I have also started to wash myself with the hose of the shower in the bath every morning and after every bowel movement and this has also helped. For those of you who are at their wits end and maybe haven't thought of threadworms then it is worth a try. Even if it doesn't help at least you have tried this avenue and taking the one tablet (that's all it takes) will do you no harm. I am just keeping my fingers crossed that this is the end of my itchy scratchy days which have been horrible. I really hope this may help someone.
Posted by Optional on 10/03/2010 at 01:18:27 pm
Doctors are very understanding that people don't want to be examined and so if you tell them you dont't want to be most doctors will tell you how you can help yourself with the problem!
Posted by Optional on 10/03/2010 at 12:28:00 am
try taking celastamine tablets,Take a bath twice daily, put fluocinonide cream on afected area hope this works for you
Posted by Relief on 06/03/2010 at 01:52:09 pm
I had a very irritating anal itch for 3 months then I was told about Wellspring Herbals in Ceredigion, W Wales. The clinic is open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 9.30 to 4.00. I was sent a myrrh cream which after a few days began to have a powerful effect on my itching & now after 10 days the itch has stopped. What a miracle!
Posted by Optional on 03/03/2010 at 04:58:42 am
worked for me! I went to a new Doctor and he prescribed an antifungal/anti inflammatory cream called Clotrimazole and Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream USP. I hope it works for you--
Posted by Optional on 26/02/2010 at 08:07:57 am
I have had this anal itching for about 3 months now and driving me insane. I thought it was the piles causing it but think it's a skin tag. I've used every type of cream for piles, nappy rash creams, sudocrem (which is quite good) and now have been putting live yoghurt on (quite messy but does give some relief). They tell me when the skin tag is removed things will get better but I don't know!! I also have a medicine to stop my bowels being open so often. Something is causing the irritation but I just don't know what!!! - the yoghurt definitely is a help though - good luck all of you out there with this problem it's a pain in the backside to be sure!!!
Posted by Optional on 25/02/2010 at 06:03:05 pm
I've had all of these same symptoms around the anal area, itching, burning. All you need to do is go get some Thayers Original Witch Hazel w/ Aloe...works almost instantly. Thanks for the referrals everyone
Posted by Jeff9 on 25/02/2010 at 05:30:57 pm
Itching and pain be gone! I found a solution to Anal Itch in the Bathroom Bidet Sprayers they use in Thailand. Every doctor will tell you that you need to clean but the key is you need to do it without irritating the skin. Difficult to accomplish when you have an itch that is just begging to be scratched. But cleaning with a water spray does just that and it is easy, convenient and no one need know what you are using it for. Toilet paper irritates the skin and the more you rub, the more you itch. I bought mine at http://www.bathroomsprayers.com and installed it myself. Check out; http://www.bathroomsprayers.com/info/mypage.php?page=20
Posted by itchyscratchy on 23/02/2010 at 04:44:37 pm
I have suffered from anal itching for a while and fissures for a very long time. The itching has recently become very bad. After reading the comments here, I thought I would try using mouthwash which was recommended and it did temporarily take the itch away. I don't think it's a cure, but if you suffer from this problem you know how the itching can sometimes drive you mad. I am going to try to use the mouthwash after every BM so see if that helps. By the way, the brand I used was Oral B without alcohol
Posted by Weevie on 22/02/2010 at 12:57:16 am
I've had problems with itching for about 4 years now - it seems incredible thinking back on it! I've tried all sorts of things in the past, but a week ago I tried using Germolene, which is both an antiseptic and a local anesthetic. Suddenly everything has calmed down and gone back to normal. I've stopped using the cream for the last couple of days and everything is still good. I'm really optimistic that this is the end of the problem.
Posted by breelyn on 18/02/2010 at 01:37:11 am
I have been suffering from severe anal itching for about 8 months now and have tried every thing on the market, and then some... steroid cream didn't work...I am going to make an appointment with a dermatologist (something I should have done 6 months ago) and hope for the best. I was tested for everything including yeast. I was totally clean. Don't get it and can't really stand it anymore. I am getting sores from itching. I tried powder for the first time tonight. Still want to itch. The only thing that seems to work is vaseline and I am sure that is probably the worst thing for it....Feels like things are crawling around in that area....
Posted by ahmed on 17/02/2010 at 12:54:41 am
yes i did get some insight into the matter,but i m still desperate 4 some remedy, i am presently useing homeopathy treatment, it gives me some relife but after the medicene is finished i again go through a lot of pain.
Posted by Anonymous on 08/02/2010 at 10:05:00 pm
lady t in regards to stomach issues try not drinkin coffee or any fizzy drinks it has totally changed my life
Posted by ray on 08/02/2010 at 11:55:00 am
I've had this problem since last year, damn, it's irritating. I don't have a clue how did I get it!...but I've realised something...the more I don't drink beer, the more it gets better...but I love beer!
Posted by lady t on 08/02/2010 at 08:14:00 am
hey, ive a problem with my bowels... my anal area is very ichy and it becomes very irriating at times..im taking tablets for ibs but i feel that its not the problem as it is linked to my vaginal area also..i was treated in hosiptal 3 or 4 times i was treatened with appendixcitous..ive severe adobdomnial pain also bloating..it also gets very bad around my menstural cycle.. any ideas on what cud be wrong.. i wud appreciate ur help..:)
Posted by Anonymous on 07/02/2010 at 11:01:00 pm
what i found really helped was a cold damp cloth/ flannel applied to the affected area and squashed between buttocks to hold it there . i tried all sorts creams ointments ,nothing worked just this way
Posted by Anonymous on 07/02/2010 at 04:07:00 am
If you have anal itch try taking mouthwash and putting it on a cotton pad and rubbing the area. It may string for a bit, but it works!
Posted by lisa smith on 06/02/2010 at 11:58:00 pm
i have bleeding from the back passage today,and ive bin to doctors and they said see how the bleeding goes,im not happy with the oppinion at all and im worried
Posted by Jackie on 05/02/2010 at 04:12:00 pm
I have had anal itching for several years and am embarrassed to say I now just treat it as part of my life. I get very little sleep because I am scratching all night which then has a knock on effect the following day. I have tried every cream under the sun. I was referred to a dermatologist who prescribed a steroid cream and although I did see the specialist on several occasions after about 18 months she signed me off her patient list stating she didnt know what the problem was and advised me to go back to my GP. I didnt go back to my GP theres only so much one can take having a stranger prodding around the most sensitive area of your body.. I stumbled across this site by accident and decided to read on. I have to say although its a little selfish it makes you feel a bit better knowing you are not the only one suffering. I might after reading all of your comments go back to my GP. The reality is that there are probably millions of us suffering in silence and its good to hear of success stories. It is obvious that by reading all of the comments that there are clearly many different causes to the problem and many different cures so I suppose its trial and error. Im up to my 6th year now so hopefully 2010 might be my year....
Posted by Paul on 03/02/2010 at 09:38:00 pm
Canesten HC cream must be the HC version not the standard thrush cream,i have suffered for around 19 years & this is under control now, doesnt get rid of the problem, but as long as you keep using it it stays at bay, you are supposed to use this cream for 6 weeks but i use it permanently & it has been a godsend
Posted by Anonymous on 02/02/2010 at 04:14:00 pm
Looked at this site yesterday, had problem for 6 months tried Canasten cream and a an antihistiman tablet at night worked wonders best sleep for a long time. Hope it continues
Posted by octavia on 02/02/2010 at 11:09:00 am
i have that anal problem and itching,irritable and burning terrible vaginal odour discharge and after a lot of using this and that i found out that my problem was eating anything that has any kind of chills on it and also probiflora capsule heal me totally.
Posted by george on 01/02/2010 at 04:24:00 pm
itchy on inside of foreskine cant pull back foreskine or it will bleed
Posted by Anonymous on 31/01/2010 at 05:24:00 pm
I have suffered from intense anal itching for over three years now and have tried nearly everything (Methlene blue injections, diet changes, non floride toothpaste)with only moderate, temporary success. For me the itch is intensified with moisture (this is why many of the creams and ointments don't work.) I have to keep the area clean and dry. Capsaicin cream at .006 does work. It burns like crazy but it beats the unbearable itching. However, since it comes in a cream (moisture), the itching generally returns. I asked my doctor recently to write a prescription for 30GM of Capsaicin .006 in a powder. You will need to take this to a compound pharmacy (one that mixes drugs) This is the most effective thing I have found so far. The problem is not completely resolved, but I am making significant progess and as you all know, one day without this nightmere problem is a welcome relief. I can't tell you how many sleepless nights and crying spells I have experienced. Finally I pray to God that each of you may soon find some relief as I did and can get on with your lives without being consummed with this embarrising problem. I am also grateful I found this web-site with all of it's helpful suggestions from each of you. Don't give up.
Posted by frustrated on 31/01/2010 at 12:19:00 pm
I have had for the last 2 months itching in the anus especially at night. Doctors have said it is not pinworms (examined my stools) but I have noticed dark, hairthin, up to 4mm objects in the anus. I have had 2 lots of mebendizole over 4 weeks which had no effect. Would hydrogen peroxide or witch hazel help? Or diluted tea tree oil or citricidal?
Posted by helen on 29/01/2010 at 05:31:00 pm
I have had a severe problem with itching in my anus. I also have a problem with pain that feels like razor blades before and after faeces have been passed. The pain can last for many hours.
Posted by anon on 26/01/2010 at 03:23:00 pm
Having had a sore itchy anus for some weeks and tried all sorts of creams with no success, I decided that the real issue here was cleanliness. Wiping your anus with toilet paper not only doesn't clean it properly but the constant abrasive makes it worse. I therefore decided to use water to clean my anus rather then paper. I achieved this by taking a bottle of warm water to the toilet with me. After relieving my bowel, I used a sheet of toilet paper to remove most of the excrement. And then with one hand poured the water from above the anus so it went down the crack while using my 3rd finger of my other hand to encourage the water up the anus by pushing my finger in and out to a depth of 2 -3 inches, while continuing to pour the water. This gave immediate and lasting relief. If the anus is very inflamed cold water is very soothing. I have continued to use this method for a number of months with no reoccurance of the problem.
Posted by Anonymous on 26/01/2010 at 10:26:00 am
I have anal itching. It give me trouble. please suggest some medicine.
Posted by AnaNOitch on 25/01/2010 at 05:40:00 am
Anal or rectal itching (Pruritus ani) is a common ailment many people suffer from. The main symptom is the irritation of the skin at the exit of the rectum, known as the anus, causing the desire to scratch. For relief from this condition go to: www.ananoitch.com
Posted by anon on 22/01/2010 at 04:18:00 am
I'm glad I stumbled upon this forum. It's a relief that I'm not alone and that others have similar symptoms such as itching worse at night. It's hard to remember when this started, but I've had it for a few years at least. It's definitely induced by things like stress, but I wish I could narrow it down further. There are times when it stops and I have some relief--wish I knew what I did differently during that time. I believe it's something in our diets. With all the crap that's in our foods today, it's any wonder why more and more people are complaining about things like migraines, itchy skin, etc. I believe wheat is a problem and probably dairy. Humans are the only species to drink the milk of another species--what does this tell you? The fluoride and chlorine comment below is also interesting--I'm going to try that. I just hope it stops--what an irritating condition!
Posted by ANON on 19/01/2010 at 01:10:00 am
I'm only 22 and i've been suffering from an anal and vaginal itch for about three years, the doctors say its thrush, not thrush, piles, not piles, reaction to thrush cream etc etc, i'm considering homeopathic medicine as i have lost faith in the NHS. My partner and i have been unable to have sex for a year now and its getting me down. I actually feel depressed.
Posted by Anonymous on 16/01/2010 at 04:28:00 pm
5 years living with this unbearable problem thinking there was no solution to it. Wrong! After taking a FOOD INTOLERANCE TEST which identifies IgG antibodies to certain foods, i discovered i
Posted by Mat on 16/01/2010 at 06:27:00 am
I found this site after three months of suffering. I used Fourderm cream and within 24 hours the symptoms had completely disappeared. Bliss....
Posted by itchy damah! on 15/01/2010 at 05:19:00 pm
greetings to all my fellow sufferers! this is my first post on here, i am a 20 year old guy from london uk and have had an itchy anas for as long as i can remember, its been many years now, i have not been to the doctor because as well as it being kinda embarrasing, my GP is pretty rubbish to be honest, i have not tried any creams or treatments but i hav good hygiene and wash regularly, the itchiness can be dormant some times but intense at other times, worse at night as im sure you all are well aware of! its deffinitely worse with humidity and heat. im not sure what to do, may i'll change my doctor and finally try and get some help, i hope i have more luck with their treatments than some of you guys, its been too long! my anal area is very dry and that may have something to do with it but some suggestions on here say to keep it dry with powder and other to moisturise, i think the latter may be of more use to me, i may try some self service to see what i can do before the inevitable daunting trip to the doctors! im glad to have found somewhere to let this off my chest! and also happy to see you all doing the same, Dont suffer in silence! id be happy to get some advice, comments or just general replies from the rest of you guys, jus quote my display name somewhere, wish me luck on the road to treatment and will no doubt do thesame for all of you!
Posted by Anonymous on 15/01/2010 at 10:25:00 am
I have an itch around the inside of my groin area. I have noticed a rash appear on the inside of my upper legs. This rash appears to be dry. Help!!!
Posted by Cured! on 13/01/2010 at 10:27:00 pm
Just stumbled across this site, used to be a sufferer of the nightmare you all know and hate. Hydrocortizone cream cured me and I would never be without it. Amazing results within 2 days and after 2 years of misery. Good luck and don't be fooled in to internet 'anti itch' potions, I wasted a fortune, nothing worked!
Posted by Annon on 12/01/2010 at 11:13:00 pm
I have suffered with anul itching for 25 years now and i really did'nt think anyone else suffered the same. Im going to try bepanthen ointment meant for babys,so i will let you all know how i get on.
Posted by Anonymous on 09/01/2010 at 03:28:00 pm
I've had anal itching for several years and the cause seems to be raw tomatoes. As soon as I stop eating them the itching goes (cooked tomatoes are fine). Also, curries seem to start it up but the main thing is that things in the same food family like tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant (aubergine) (all in the nightshade family). I understand the itching is a form of psoriasis. Canesten HC cream (in very small amounts) works a treat.
Posted by vee1981 on 04/01/2010 at 12:23:00 pm
after reading all the information, i know i have fungal infection around my anus, is there some medicine i can buy from the phamarcy without seeing a doctor.
Posted by Anonymous on 02/01/2010 at 05:39:00 pm
Please do not go to the Rudd Clinic in Toronto or Oakville... I was referred to Dr. Rudd by my GP. He was dismissive and unhelpful. His recommendations were to stop eating certain foods (which I had already done) and to buy his book ($30) and to buy Anurex (that basically helps you ice the area... this does not stop the problem). I went back for a follow-up and he, again, was dismissive and rude. Although he is supposedly an 'expert' in this area, he was unable to provide me with any useful solutions or options. I have been suffering for more than 3 years now and I am unwilling to "accept that I might have to live with this pain for the rest of my life".
Posted by Rob Rooster on 21/12/2009 at 01:17:00 pm
I'm suspicious, I posted some information early in December but it is not on the viewing page!? I have suffered anal itching as long as I can remember, and have sought medical help repeatedly.The itching would wake me up three or four times a night, stop me concentrating at work or leisure and generally make my life uncomfortable. I have always had good hygene, and I am a hetrosexual who has not had sexual trauma or infection from contact.No parasites. No fungal infection. Recent examination showed 'Healthy tissue' I have however suffered I.B.S.(irratable bowel syndrome) passing about 7/10 bowel movements a day, and anal leakage (orange coloured digestive fluid?) I recently had a bad reaction against a 'whitening toothpaste' and internet searched 'joint pain/toothpaste'. As a result I stopped using Flouride toothpaste,started taking an Iodine suppliment use only non Chlorinated, non Flourinated water and guess what!? No more I.B.S. AND NO MORE ITCHING!! Allmost immediately after I stopped ingesting Flouride and Chlorine, NO MORE ITCH.GOOD LUCK, ROB.
Posted by John on 18/12/2009 at 01:41:00 am
I have had this problem for about 6 months, and it is just tearing me down. I have tried everything and done lots of research, nothing helps. I went for an STD test the other day, because I read that the cause for this itch could be an STD, but I didn't have an STD. Kinda bummed me, wish I had an STD so I could take an antibiotic and make it go away. I have no idea what to do, I have been trying the Lamisil trick but it's not really helping at all. I really hope this isn't just something I have to live with like a few people have written. The worst thing about all of this is waking up in the middle of the night with that crazy itch, at that time I'm not even thinking about it and itch till I think I better stop before I cause damage to something. Help!!
Posted by Anonymous on 15/12/2009 at 06:59:00 am
Hey everyone. I do have the same problem with anal itching. I feel like its getting worse and worse everyday. It gets so bad that sometimes I have to break plans off because I have to go home and take a shower to relieve the itching and pain. I went to go see my doctor and told me that it was a fungus. He told me to use Lamisil(for athletes feet) 2-3 times a day after you take a shower. Make sure everything is dry before applying the cream. I have been using the cream for the past 2 weeks and I can definitely say it feels pretty good on many days. But some days I feel worse than ever. All I want to do is get rid of this problem so I can have a normal life.
Posted by Anonymous on 12/12/2009 at 12:28:00 pm
I can sympathise with people who have had anal/rectal itching for years. It can drive you mad. I suffered from this problem for over ten years, had various visits to GPs, used steroids (temporary relief) and had skin tags removed with the promise of a cure. The inference was that I was not keeping myself clean, not true. I have tried all the advice mentioned on this website avoiding all irritants etc.with little success. Recently I found a tube of Canesten, used in a previous life and past its sell buy date (apologies for breaking the rules), and in desperation applied the cream. Would you believe that the torture I have suffered for a decade could have been a fungal infection, unidentified by GPs and bum consultant. I am hoping I have self-diagnosed correctly but I have not had severe itching for weeks now. Please persevere with your doctor, suggest seeing a skin specialist and also suggest thrush might be the cause. I should have been more persistent with my doctor, but as usual embarrassment takes over. I hope this helps other sufferers.
Posted by waqar on 09/12/2009 at 05:06:00 pm
There is itch in my Ass. But there is no worm . I can't these worms . please help me.
Posted by Lypomas/Lipomas on 08/12/2009 at 07:57:00 pm
DearSir/Madam I have been suffering with a condition known as lipomas,(not to sure of how to spell this) these are fatty solid lumps that form just under the skin, 15 years ago I had only one the size of a half golf ball at the top and to the front of my upper leg. I had this one surgically removed, from then on these have popped all over my body, upper legs to the side, buttocks, arms and front of torso. What I would like to know is what is causing this, is it a common complaint, is there a treatment without surgery, or can I have the worst ones removed. I find now that it is very embarissing for me to go swimming and when I am on hoiliday, poeple stare, it makes me feel contaminated in some way. Yours a concerned patient
Posted by Anonymous on 08/12/2009 at 03:57:00 am
for over a year i have been taking three daily polycarbophil pills for chronic constipation, which most of the time worked. i did not read the instructions, thou, to "not take for more than one week", and now I am having a very unconfortable anal itching, probably caused by my frequent efforts to evacuate.
Posted by Anonymous on 08/12/2009 at 02:07:00 am
12 years of this pain itch/moving wormish creature my anas, this has reduced me to tears a countless number of times and sometimes even futher. Dr's have no clue what it is, they've done blood tests, looked inside of my anas and nothing. This thing inside of my anas has ruined so much of my life and will continue to if i don't do something, i've read nearly all these comments and found 1 person say '' it is part of my life, i have learn't to live with this'' and that alone just makes me want to cry.
Posted by Larry on 27/11/2009 at 06:10:00 pm
Itching around the anus, not directly the anus itself. Can't seem to get rid of the itch. What to do?
Posted by Anonymous on 23/11/2009 at 07:46:00 pm
6 years of this pain (itch) in the butt! Started with a test for pinworms which was negative. have been to multiple dr's (dermatologist, allergist, gastro-enterologist, and multiple specialist) after an extensive allergy test, 2 sigmoidiscopy's, 2 coloniscopy's and more then I can count creams, gels, powders etc...the only thing that gives me sleep is a benedryl every night- can you get addicted? I'm tired of dr's- the last specialst I went to gave me a pile of prescriptions and told me to try one at a time. At that point I realized dr's have no more of a clue than I do. the itch stays in the anal area. there are times when i actually feel like something is crawling down there- I think it's moisture. i've had a history of hemmorhoids and anal fissure but, when i was much younger. stress and heat aggrevate it. any gel type medicine (desitine, a&d) aggrevates it as well. have not yet tried corn starch. i'll give that a try next.
Posted by tiredofproblems on 20/11/2009 at 06:14:00 am
I'm currently treating a yeast infection, and I've noticed an increase (since it was there before) in anal itching. I also was recently diagnosed with IBS, and I can't tell which problem is causing what...what should I do? It's getting bad and sooo frustrating. Also, how can you tell if you have the pinworms? I've checked my stool and around the anal area at night and there's nothing there...Thanks!
Posted by Steve on 19/11/2009 at 10:28:00 pm
My best treatment for my soreness with itching and fissures is 2% clotrimazole Thrush Cream, which I occasionally get on prescription. (1% clotrimazole would not work even with HC.) For prevention, I clean up with a Tesco UNPERFUMED moist toilet tissue after a first wipe with dry tissue to get the worst off. This works so well for me that I don't often have to use the Thrush cream treatment. However, if I notice the symptoms starting, then I treat with Thrush cream immediately for a few days to stamp out the Candida infection. I don't use soap ever, just Dermol lotion in the shower plus Dermol cream as an after-wash moisturiser.
Posted by ravi on 16/11/2009 at 05:19:00 pm
I have had no relief from this problem for 4 days now. I hope some of your suggestions might help! I have seen a specialist and am just living with discomfort every day. Your site gives me hope though. Thank You
Posted by Bunny on 16/11/2009 at 04:07:00 am
I suffered for more almost 2 years with severe anal itching to the point where i had to make numerous bathroom trips a day just to go scratch. My hands suffered as well from all the handwashing. I finally put my embarassment aside and went to the doctor in which i found out the problem was just the soap i used. After changing brands of soap, i was o.k.
Posted by QueenTimely for daughter on 15/11/2009 at 12:30:00 am
My 8-year old daughter has been suffering from anal and vaginal itching and anal fissures for a few years now and we've tried so many things. Recently she has tested positive for golden staph and we're treating that with antibiotics, but the itching is getting worse, as some here have experienced. Antibiotics sometimes trigger thrush, but we've also treated her for thrush to little or no avail. We'll try the bepthanol for the fissures, do the washing, maybe with the baby soap, try to keep it dry and maybe use the Bonds. Thanks so much for this Board!
Posted by Aussie_30yrs.ITCH on 13/11/2009 at 03:36:00 am
Well hello all, after 30 plus years of AI - there is a solution! Eczema as I thought was my culprit, it goes like this [first though, eliminate the good advice above, worms etc]. Vague outbreaks of Eczema were shown to my GP in a routine check he prescribed a Corticosteroid, called Elocon Cream 0.1%. It dissolved the Eczema in three applications - never returned. Tried it on 'the 30 year troubled fundament' presto - gone - period. Sleep all night, rare follow up attacks require a single treatment only - gone now for ten months, big improvement in overall health. My sequence is triggered by thrush, get run down from heavy work or miss a nights sleep, use and anti-fungal like 'Lamisil' to label instructions then one hit of Elocon, made by Schering-Plough Italy.
Posted by ralph on 09/11/2009 at 03:28:00 am
It works temporarily to stop the itch...it's called Anurex...no prescription needed! Try it, it will help a bit...you can use it as much as you like. I have two and use them back to back and it sometimes really works. Also, try researching the Rudd Clinic in Toronto. Might help some of you...I'm still suffering, haven't figured out the cause yet, but Rudd tells me I have Anusitis (inflamed Anal passage) causes discharge and pruritus. I am seeing a naturopath right now, hope he can help. I will let you know...It's been almost 20 years!
Posted by duchovnypoker7 on 07/11/2009 at 11:57:00 am
Hi, I also had problems with anal itching and I tried a lot of creams but finally this one worked really great for me. Now I got no itching problems at all. You can look at it here: http://www.analitching.info/
Posted by anonymous on 03/11/2009 at 02:51:00 am
having bang same problem so ive read all this page and am also trying the aloe vera witch stuff will le ya know how it goes but had it about a year now n its ruining my life feel like my hands are always down my pants scratching
Posted by HB on 29/10/2009 at 05:50:00 am
I have struggled with anal fissures on and off for the past several years because of frequent constipation. Normally they are small and heal on their own, but this year I had a really bad one that had me at wits end! The pain was tough, but the worst part for me was the unbearable itching at night! For months it led me to scratch, which kept me from sleeping and the fissure from healing. I tried creams and powders, tips and tricks like the ones listed above, but nothing fixed the problem. After extensive online research, I found out about a German diaper rash cream called Penaten. It's not available in the US, but can be found online for maybe $10. I tried it on a hunch, and within a week my fissure had healed! The itching hadn't stopped, however, so I assumed I had some kind of infection due to the scratching, moisture, etc. I've been swabbing hydrogen peroxide on the area once or twice a day now for the past few days, and the itching is now almost gone! I honestly feel like I have my life back now, and I wanted to let everyone know, so hopefully it can help someone else struggling with the same problem! Good luck all!
Posted by Nitin on 27/10/2009 at 02:35:00 pm
I found just everything I needed , hearty Thanx to the team
Posted by me on 13/10/2009 at 01:24:00 am
we blend yogourt with garlic and drink it for 2 days, and then its gone magicly!
Posted by Insanely Itchy on 07/10/2009 at 04:07:00 am
OK - I'm back. I did the raw garlic diet for three days before I started to get headaches and nauseated (dizzy) probably due to lower pressure/thinning blood. I had to stop. However it had no effect on my itchyness. And I looked at my stool. No dead pinworms there. So I'm off to find some Zentel (or Vermox as posted by JR on 9/30). I'll be back after I do that treatment! Until then, keep scratchin'! Insanely Itchy
Posted by c on 06/10/2009 at 06:04:00 pm
what a releif to know im not alone with this itchy problem , ive only had it a few months but its doin my head in, i scratch n draw blood most times not much blood but still it cant be normal , thing is you cant realy ask your mates about it can you , gonna try some of the suggestions on here , not goin to the docs just too embarrasing , thank you for letting me know im not alone ..
Posted by Health Press on 06/10/2009 at 02:04:00 pm
Check out Dr Phil Hammond's guide to anal itching at http://www.embarrassingproblems.com/problems/problempage.htm
Posted by dee on 30/09/2009 at 11:50:00 pm
my bottom has itched now for 21 years i have had creams from the doc but nothing has worked, bought loads of creams still not worked, cant use toilet roll as its to ruff, baby wipes are good but still dont work, any ideas plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Posted by gaurav on 30/09/2009 at 07:14:00 pm
I have an anal itching problem. also I am underweight and slim. my age is 26 and I weigh only 50 kgs. Kindly help me out how can I gain weight or what diet I can have to gain weight.
Posted by JR on 30/09/2009 at 03:10:00 am
I had terrible anal itch & this is kind of a gross remedy but it worked. I'd had some previous luck in getting rid of a nasty rash in my under arms by exposure to sunshine so I figured . . . yes that's right I had to lay in a private area and hold my anus exposed to direct sun light for about 30 minutes. I live in FL. Anyway after years of suffering it completely went away & that was a year ago.
Posted by HS on 29/09/2009 at 11:14:00 am
Hi Guys.. this will b my second post here.. and finally it seems the end to all worries. I was a victim of this anal and vaginal rash since 2 yrs and from past two days seems recovered. GET YOURSELF TREATED FOR PINWORMS!! i researched a lot and found the same symptoms as that to one pinworm sufferer and without wasting any more time; got my self "VERMOX" 500mg and relief. just one tablet. i will be taking another one after 15days to kill any more new eggs. Basically it happens so that adult female worm moves out of anus at nite to lay eggs and that's where the itch is more during nite time. Also it further moves up causing rash in and around the vagina (only if STD or yeast infection is negative). Apply "canesten" cream for vaginal itch. Complete the course even if there is no itch - 2times a day for 15days atleast to completely eradicate. Am trying to stick regular keeping fingers crossed. Suffers i hope this can b of some help!
Posted by Insanely Itchy on 22/09/2009 at 10:45:00 pm
While it is heartening to know that I am not alone in suffering, it seems as if there is no consensus on what causes intense anal itching and how to cure it. I've been suffering with this for about 4 years now. I am not sure what started it. It seems to be aggravated by heat/moisture. And it definitely flares up more at night, often waking me out of sound sleep with intense and burning itching sensation. A cool shower seems to help. I've tried every cream under the sun, and many types of powders. The only thing that seems to keep it at bay is Gold Bond powder, which I think has a menthol chemical in it which causes a cooling sensation. This lowers the itching but does not take it away. I've systematically gone though the possible sources: fungus, yeast, and just plain irritated skin (due to not wiping well after BM perhaps). I've tried leading and powerful fungus medicines such as fluconazole pills, nystatin ointment with no effects on the itching. (The fluconazole made me nauseated.) I've tried terbinafine hydrocloride 1% with no effect. I've also used a variety of female vaginal yeast creams with no effect. So my thought now is - I must either have parasites or an allergy to wheat. I am going to attempt a 4 raw garlic clove per day diet to eliminate any parasites. If that does not work after 1 or 2 weeks, I will try to obtain some Zentel. If that has no effect, I will try to eliminate wheat from my diet. I hope to check back here in 2 weeks. Best of luck, Insanely Itchy
Posted by Jeff on 22/09/2009 at 08:47:00 pm
Think i'm probably the longest suffering veteran of this affliction on this listing - 32 years - but i finally cracked it. i lived and worked abroad for some years, in the middle east (where i picked it up), continental europe, asia and america and consulted doctors in all those places to no avail. i tried everything listed in the other comments here: creams, ointments, steroids, cotton, powders, pills, clothing. nothing worked, at least not for long. then last year i found a formula by accident: i was using common 'baby wipes' (they're gentlest to the skin) every day after bowel movement and i then used Vaseline as a barrier for a couple of days but realised it was leaving a smear on the new office furniture so decided to cut it out and use nothing but the wipes. magically the itching just stopped. i don't pretend to know why after all these decades of misery but i havent itched for almost a year. It's such a relief. So don't give up hope, keep trying something. and even if this simple formula doesnt work for you something surely will. good luck and even though it drives you crazy, and i know it does, just be grateful you don't have some of the really awful things that are out there.
Posted by catherine hurley on 22/09/2009 at 02:48:00 am
i have a red bumpy area around my anus it feels very rough and itchy the redness has moved to the top of the inside of my thighs and my vulva is also itchy and swollen i just do not know what todo because my gp wont do much i have had this problem for 2months
Posted by Don on 21/09/2009 at 11:08:00 pm
Hi to all my fellow sufferers - I feel slightly guilty for not having written before now, but I wanted to be sure of the relief I have obtained, before passing on this information. Like many of you, I suffered abominably from an itchy, burning anus. I tried moisturising creams which did help for a long time, but eventually the relief stopped and an anal fissure occurred. So, the search through the different hemarroid creams began, none of them were really effective. Eventually I confided to my wife about the misery this was causing me, and bless her, she said why not try the BEPANTHEN PROTECTIVE BABY OINTMENT ? (Produced by BAYER). Well, I DID, and that was four months ago - the relief was instant and long lasting. A small amount applied after soft wiping, after each bowel movement and the effect is little short of miraculous. Although not mentioned on the box, which states "For the prevention and treatment of nappy rash. Treatment of sore or cracked nipples"....the package insert ALSO mentions, "....ulcers, ANAL FISSURES, skin grafts....." I cannot say it will work for all of you out there, but for those who find the relief I did, it is a blessing. I think the fact that the product was developed for baby's sensitive skins should be cause for confidence, but by all means check with your GP first if you have any doubts. Also, in my country the product is called Bepanthen, but it may be marketed under another name where you live. If that is the case, ask your local Bayer agent for the baby cream with the active ingredient/substance DEXPANTHENOL, ("the alcohol corresponding to pantothenic acid") - the ointment contains 50 mg/g dexpanthenol. Good luck, guys, here's hoping you DON'T suffer the seven-year-itch !! Hahaha. Regards, Don
Posted by Anonymous on 21/09/2009 at 09:19:00 pm
I feel really embarrassed to go and see my GP, but i know that it is a fungal infection. My skin is rotting between my scrotum and anus and this causes a pungent smell which is even more embarrassing. How am i supposed to approach my family doctor about this?
Posted by A.Alvares on 12/09/2009 at 06:16:00 pm
mum used to tell me to put a pod of garlic inside the anus (not right in but with a small section of the garlic pea hanging out. I tried it recently as hives around the anus made the itching excrutiatingly unbearable and the itching stopped. The worms don't seem to be able to get past the garlic pod. I plan to get dewormed after I find what kind of worms are causing the itch.
Posted by brian on 11/09/2009 at 12:19:00 am
i have suffered from anal itch from aged 20 and been to many doctors etc all to no avail.about 6 years ago i read in a book called inner cleansing by carlson wade to do a 24 hour red grape juice fast every 2 weeks and this has worked brilliantly.no more itch
Posted by Anonymous on 30/08/2009 at 02:01:00 am
MY bowels of anus donot open, it gives me lot of pain, is it a serious problem
Posted by koos on 27/08/2009 at 09:48:00 pm
hey yall, an itchy ring piece has been a part of my life for the last 4 years. Apparently its not very serious, its just very annoying! The skin is dry and when i scratch it, its kind of flakey, almost like dandruff. In my case moisture helps, i've found that Prep shaving cream takes the itch away but not the problem causing it,and after i've showered its pretty bad, i think thats got something to do with the soap, anyway, im too embarrassed to go to a dr and from what i read here the doctors haven't been very successful in solving most of the problems.
Posted by VBear on 27/08/2009 at 03:41:00 pm
Wow! Thanks for all the useful suggestions. I think stress is a bit cause of my itching. It was clearing up nicely until the in-laws came round for tea last week! I'm going to start putting some of your suggestions into practise today and will let you know how I get on. I'm getting married in November, and want to be itch free for my big day.
Posted by don't be nosey on 25/08/2009 at 05:35:00 am
Have had an itchy anus for so many years now. It is really bad, i go through a pair of jeans every three months or so. It is expensive. I dont think it would be fair to say that hygiene is a reason, as am festidious about keeping this area clean. So frustrated.
Posted by Roy C on 24/08/2009 at 07:57:00 pm
I have suffered with Anal Itching on and off for the last 10 years. I have been to the doctors so many times I have lost count. I've also had an Anal Fissure on and off for the last 6 years as well. Finally 6 years ago I had a small operation to tie off my piles to deal with a clear discharge that was causing me to scratch uncontrolably when the discharge leaked out onto my affected skin. During this last 6 months this condition has come back big time. I am now scheduled in the next 2 months to go and have the Piles tied off again plus have a visit with a dermatologist. I know it will not fix the fissure, my diet will have to sort that out. I just hope the discharge will stop and then itching will cease immediately following.... Watch this space.
Posted by Nuni on 21/08/2009 at 08:11:00 am
I am up right now, itching in the middle of the night. I found cold to be very usefull. Either take a shower with cold water to rince the area, but make sure to patt it dry, or put some ice cubes in a Zippy bag wrap it in paper towel and put it between the cheeks for 10 minutes. Will be able to go back to sleep in a little bit.
Posted by Anonymous on 19/08/2009 at 10:22:00 pm
Heat seems to be the activator to nightly itching.....sleep with two blankets..... one from the knees down and one from the waist up....this keeps you warm and your ass cool and itch free.....if this is not enough get a litte house fan (low setting) and set on a chair beside the bed pointed at your ass to promote air circulation....it works/....
Posted by hs on 10/08/2009 at 06:02:00 am
Guys i am too suffering the same , infact two of itchy issues... Rash around my vaggina/vulva and anus. Have tried steriod creams but no avail. Also once got a medicine for yeast infection but all seems to be a waste. Its been over 2yrs now. Pls help me.
Posted by itchy em on 09/08/2009 at 01:46:00 am
After one night in despair, i searched the net for itchy anus, i came across this site. i have been a sufferer for almost 2yrs. i cant describe the sleepless nights and the uncontrollble suffering throughout the days i have endured. i was amazed that the doctors has kept given me creams and suppoidtories that hadn't worked. after reading some of your advice (i cant believe that some of you have been suffering for more than 20 years) i have found relief in using cotton wool balls with talcum powder everyday. this had made such a huge differernce to my life. i tried the tee tree oil and the salt baths with have helped a little. But what helped me the most was a cotton wool ball covered in talcum powerder inside my pants. thankyou to anyone who has helped me though this site. i am due to have a hospital appt. on monday to remove an "old pile" wich is apperenlty causing all my problems, removed, i dont think it will make any difference what so ever but im willing to try any thing.
Posted by Tommy on 04/08/2009 at 02:10:00 am
I've made 2 x posts here before, the last one being 16/07/2009. I went to the doctor. This is my best feedback so far. I explained to the Doctor that I was using the T-tree oil but it was only giving temporary relief and the itching was returning. I said that I thought I may have food intolerance (gluten, wheat etc) and maybe I should get tested for that? The Dr took a cursory look at my anus and said not to get hung up on having food intolerances. He prescribed me an ointment that is 1% 'Hydrocortisone' (dissolved) and also 'Lanolin-free', 'parabin-free' and 'chlorocresol-free'. Here in Australia it is called, "Egocort Cream". You need a doctor's prescription for it. My itching completely ceased after a few days and it hasn't returned.
Posted by Tony Virago on 29/07/2009 at 07:43:00 am
Very informative. I found nothing on our National Health Service site. (And we are told we have the best in the world.....) Thanks
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