PRURITIS
ANI (ITCHY
ANUS)
An
itchy ass is a common problem with many number of possible
causes. Disorders of the skin, like eczema or psoriasis,
can cause this annoying problem. Other causes include STDs,
anal infections (e.g., yeast, pinworms), hemorrhoids, and
diarrhea. Commonly, poor anal hygiene (such as from
difficulty wiping because of obesity) can be a set-up for
itching. The photograph shows the inflamed and irritated
anus of a woman with pruritis ani (an itchy anus).
If
you have an itchy anus, see your doctor since the underlying
cause needs to be treated. General things you can
do to help itching are: soaks in warm water, careful cleaning
of the anal area with wet wipes or soap and warm water (put
don't rub too hard as this can irritate your sensitive anus
and make itching worse, or even cause a fissure), zinc oxide
cream at night, applied to the anal area, can help cure
itchiness from an irritated bottom (but won't cure a worm
infestation or other infection). Loose, all cotton
underwear, is also felt to be good for the anus (though
as far as we could find, there are not studies that specifically
analyzed underwear type).
