A member asked:

I have an itchy anus cud it be pinworms i don't see any in my stool but it's itching really bad ?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Itching anus: Yes it certainly could be. That would require a prescription.

Answered 1/14/2018

3.3k views

Thank

Might....but..: Anal itching from PW's is not from the worms but a skin reaction to the glue like material the eggs are deposited in around the anus. You can have a similar reaction or itch to yeast (from stool) bacteria, food allergies & many other things. There are over the counter pinworm meds you can try, but don't be surprised if they don't work. A little 1% hydrocortisone cream can sometimes help the itch.

Answered 7/1/2017

639 views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more