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I just want to inquire about health issues regarding on the topic of butt itching. what is the most effective treatment for butt itching & medicines.

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Pruritis ani: Itching of the anal area is often due to a perianal dermatitis and/or excessive cleansing and wiping of the anus after a bowel movement. Toilet paper may be too abrasive. After a few wipes with the tissue,use a cream like balneol on the paper for further wipe Also apply cortisone type cream sparingly occasionally to relieve itching. Thereafter keep the anal clean and dry, and wear white undershorts.

Answered 1/22/2015

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Dr. Deborah Josefson answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

KEEP CLEAN & DRY: Pruritis Ani is the latin and medical term for butt itching. There are many possible causes ranging from digested irritants to poor hygeine to fungal and bacterial rashes to hemmorhoids. Sometimes no cause is found. Avoid caffeinated beverages as these may exacerbate the problem. Hemmorhoidal wipes and steroid creams may help. Keep the area clean but don't overwash. Try to identify the cause.

Answered 1/30/2015

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