A member asked:

A month ago i put a small amount of vicks vapour rub in my anus now my anus is all swollen and pimples outside, what should i do?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Hydrocortisone: Be very gentle about washing. Rub in some otc Hydrocortisone cream twice a day. Preparation h could also be used instead. After a bowel movement gently clean with some hand cream.

Answered 6/9/2020

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Stop using vicks!!!: Vick's vaporub should never be placed internally anywhere including the nostrils, vagina , mouth or rectum. Stop using it that way.

Answered 11/20/2020

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