Troublesome Spot. An itch around your bottom is uncomfortable and sometimes embarrassing. If you have anal itch, it may be hard to fight the urge to scratch.

15 Sep 2020 ... Also called pruritus ani (proo-RIE-tus A-nie), anal itching has many possible causes, such as skin problems, hemorrhoids, and washing too ...

15 Sep 2020 ... Treatment. Treatment of anal itching depends on the cause of the problem. It may include taking self-care measures such as nonprescription anti- ...

You can often do simple things yourself to ease an itchy bottom (anus). ... An itchy bottom that's worse at night is often caused by threadworms, especially in ...

Symptoms. Anal itch is an irritating sensation around the anus that is relieved temporarily by scratching or rubbing. The problem is often worse at night and may ...

What causes an itchy anus? · atopic dermatitis, a form of eczema · excess friction to the anal area, such as rough wiping after a bowel movement · exposure to ...

Anal itching also can be caused by the irritation of continuous moisture in the anus from frequent liquid stools, diarrhea, or escape of small amounts of stool ( ...

22 Feb 2018 ... What is pruritus ani (anal itching)?. pruritus ani is a dermatological condition characterized by itching in the anal area. The itching may become ...

27 Nov 2017 ... Causes of anal itching · Hygiene: Washing too much or too little can cause irritation. · Cosmetics: Soaps and other products can irritate the skin.

14 Feb 2020 ... Your GP will usually want to examine the skin around your anus and may ask to carry out a digital rectal examination (DRE) to rule out more ...