Itching is more common around a rectum than in any other part of the body. The trouble may be allergic conditions, irritating soaps, tight clothing, and the use of antibiotics by mouth, or the presence of pin worms and other parasites. Local rectal conditions such as hemorrhoids may be also responsible. Female genital disorders often extend to the rectal area. Fungus infections, trichomonas, and various skin parasites must be also considered. Patients with jaundice, uremia, or diabetes often suffers from intense itching, Which only disappear when the underlying condition is brought under control.Often the itching is worse at and may be aggravated by heat and scratching. Soon the skin is red and there are scratch marks with moist, oozing areas, later followed by a whiting-Grey appearance. Fungus infection is particularly irritating, especially if allergic factor are complicating condition.
Treatment: Keep the skin clean and dry and free from irritation as far as possible. After a bowel movement, clean anal area by patting with moistened, soft, toilet tissue. Avoid the use of harsh soaps biotic such as Terramycin have been used, these should be discontinued. Avoid the use of greasy and oily preparations. Dusting the irritated area with corn flour or applying calamine lotion several times a day may help to relieve the itching. Sits baths and cold compresses used several times a day will also help. Hydro-cortisone cream or prednisolone ointment is highly effective and maybe applied once or twice daily. An aspirin tablet taken every three hours and at bedtime may help to reduce the irritation and allow the skin to heal.
