Pruritus Ani Treatment- 34 Questions Answered

I'm suffering from Pruritus Ani since last couple of years. Have recurring itchy rashes/boils around my anal region. A proctologist diagnosed it as chronic Pruritus Ani. After his treatment since last 6 months , it's still recurring. I get it every 2 months after stopping medication. Can Homeopathy help me get permanent cure.

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Dealing with chronic Pruritus Ani, recurring itchy rashes, and discomfort can be frustrating, especially when treatments provide only temporary relief. Many patients experience the same cycleâmedica ... Read More

I have pruritus ani from 15 days as it is 24 hours itching and more while passing stool, I have also fissure but doesn't hurt so much. I also had scabies but treatment is over and no such scabies left. Attarx and Xyzal not working and every fissure ointment not working so applying ligocainince hydrochloride for temporary relief. What to do ???

Asked for Male, 23 Years 519 Views v

Dr. Sandeep GuptaDermatologist | Delhi

Apply moisturizing cream twice daily. Use soap free cleansers ... Read More

Hi doctor i am suffering with anal canal itching and skin sides to the anal canal itching. I visited multiple dermatologist they used to say skin is normal but prescribed me oral antibiotics, anbiotic cream, antifungal cream, calamine lotion and i have used vaseline as well but no luck. Anal region skin is giving me a very bad stinging sensation wh

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Asked for Female, 32 Years 192 Views v

Dr. Irfan SheraGastroenterologist | Faridabad

Pruritus ani,in common parlance known as Itchy anus are due to anal fissure, hemorrhoid, eczema,fungal infection,worm infestation and psychosis. ... Read More

I am having Anal itching (Pruritus ani) since 4 years. Skin specialist consulted me to apply sofradex cream during flare up. But the cream seems to have discontinued. Is there any alternative to this cream ? (Containing Dexamethasone)

Asked for Male, 36 Years 906 Views v

Dr. Shaurya RohatgiDermatologist | Mumbai

You have become addicted to sofradex which is a steroid cream. Now tapering and withdrawl needs to be down. Pruritus ani can be treated. Please call me and visit my clinic or send photos using online ... Read More

I have pruritus from 2 years.. I am taking medicine levocetirizine but if i skip medicine 1 day then pruritus started.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 195 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this problem... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for de ... Read More

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Asked for Male, 25 Years 152 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar GuptaGeneral Physician | Greater Noida

Anal itching happen in two main problems.. first worm infestation and second dry anal verge. Take online consultation for treatment. You can get stool esamination for ova and cyst . CBC . Discuss with ... Read More

Feels itching on anal area.. My anal skin is slightly thickened on a part. Feels no pain or other issues. Only have itching. My question is can I apply fluticasone propionate cream on anal area?? Or is it a must to apply only hydrocortisone cream alone on anal area?

Asked for Male, 25 Years 536 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

No..Fungus or yeast infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for detailed ... Read More

I have been having an itching problem for the past months. Itching all over the body including anal area. Anal area skin is little thickened on an area. Only itching and irritation is there , no pain and no other issues. Can I take fluticasone propionate cream on the whole body including anal area?

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

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It's Fungus or yeast infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for detaile ... Read More

I have itchy Anus last several years. The itching is worse at night and during bowel movement. I need urgent help. I have consulted Dr. Ashwin Porwal last year but got no relief. He prescribed me Zocon tablet and his in-house ointment cream Eumosone. Attaching his prescription.

Asked for Male, 31 Years 679 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar GuptaGeneral Physician | Greater Noida

Hello yes you need help ... Read More

I have generalised pruritus, and my bf is showinh same symptoms that i was showing in the initial stage.

Asked for Male, 21 Years 172 Views v

Dr. Sandeep GuptaDermatologist | Delhi

Can be scabies ... Read More

Is levator ani syndrome treatable. I hv heard people hv to end up with stoma bag as nothing works for it. Is this true?

Asked for Female, 34 Years 41 Views v

Dr. Ramesh S KGastroIntestinal Surgeon | Bangalore

Yes it is treatable with both surgical and physiotherapy ... Read More

Pain in rectum muscle doc told me it mild leviator ani syndrome what it is pain while I sit for 6 long hours it can be the reason

Asked for Female, 29 Years 52 Views v

Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I have problem of Pruritus and my skin feels little itchy. If I scratch, I get pruritus. I have been recommended by dermatologist to use BYLOZA 20mg tablet which are helping me. The question is, for how long I should take this tablet 1 per day so that it doesn't show any side effects. I have been taking this for last 3 months, no side effects thus

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Asked for Male, 30 Years 221 Views v

Dr. Komal RamtekeDermatologist | Mumbai

Consult online with me for detailed prescription and guidance. ... Read More

I have been seeing changes in my vaginal discharge (yellowish-green) since 2 days. Vulva looks red and irritated. Feel discomfort while micturition, there is burning sensation and pruritus. Could it be an STI?

Asked for Female, 23 Years 179 Views v

Dr. Lavina BatraGynecologist | Pune

Pls connect me for online consultation and prescription ... Read More

My skin starts to itch at night so severly that i am not able to sleep. Red Marks and bumps similar to mosquito bites appear on the skin after itching. This happens only in the night and not in the daytime. These vanish in the daytime and the utching also stops.What should i do to prevent this and sleep well ? I think it is nocturnal pruritus.

Asked for Male, 26 Years 249 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

You are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing itching.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by dire ... Read More

My brother has been suffering with severe pain, we googled and found out it's levator Ani or coccyx pain as he has had lower back pain earlier. We are clueless which doctor to consult, what to do, any medication for pain relief.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 335 Views v

Dr. Moiz NasirHomoeopath | Nashik

Hello dear If u want real guidance and relief. Pay my consultancy charge. U will get 24 hours of genuine guidance and advice. We will even have telephonic conversation. & My fees are affordable. R ... Read More

After coming in contact with water or moisture,the body itches without any marks on the skin.no rashes or redness,it just itches from within...it's severe in rainy season. I researched something about it And found the matching symptoms to be of aquagenic pruritus. Is there any remedy? I am seeking ayurvedic remedy because according to ncbi there is

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Asked for Male, 20 Years 240 Views v

Dr. Sushma Shivkumar MAyurveda | Hyderabad

Dear , u consult any ayurvedic physician there are excellent remedy are available ,u wl get cure ... Read More

I have been having ani itching from 1 year. there are dane also.i have to sit at a place for many hours.

Asked for Male, 25 Years 450 Views v

Dr. Shaurya RohatgiDermatologist | Mumbai

Pruritus ani can be treated. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ... Read More

Can somebody suggest an OTC drug for pruritus ani.Can Tendron be used?Also what are the risks associated with its progression?

Asked for Female, 0 Years 119 Views v

Dr. Shaurya RohatgiDermatologist | Mumbai

There are no OTC medicines. Please take proper treatment which is simples. Please call me and visit my clinic or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

My mom has pruritus from the last 7-8 years. And consulted many doctors, and also tried ayurvedic medicine too, but nothing worked. Please help.

Asked for Female, 52 Years 148 Views v

Dr. Shaurya RohatgiDermatologist | Mumbai

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She is probably suffering from what Dermatologist call urticaria. Common causes are food allergy, infection or drugs taken for some condition. It presents with itching resulting in formation of red ra ... Read More

Hi Doctor I am from shahdara(28y/M), suffering from aquagenic pruritus for last 6 years. Skin problem becomes worst in rainy season. I tried so many drugs without any result. Many discussion forums are showing that homeopathy works better in these type of disease. Can you please provide proper medication for this?

Asked for Male, 28 Years 431 Views v

Dr. Shaurya RohatgiDermatologist | Mumbai

Aquagenic pruritus is extremely rare. On the other hand cold urticaria is much more common and presents in the same way. Please call me or send photos using online consult option via Practo app for pr ... Read More

Skin is dry, pinkish/red, all over perianal region. There are a few cuts / gashes (probably from scratching). Problem is worse at night so I take Allegra for itching. Have been doing Sitz baths regularly also apply momate F, eberconazole cream and tbact ointment once in a while. Nothing seems to help. There are remissions sometimes that last for 1-

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Asked for Male, 26 Years 647 Views v

Dr. Atula GuptaDermatologist | Gurgaon

kindly upload pictures of affected area ... Read More

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I am having Anal itching (Pruritus ani) since 4 years. Skin specialist consulted me to apply sofradex cream during flare up. But the cream seems to have discontinued. Is there any alternative to this cream ? (Containing Dexamethasone)

I have pruritus from 2 years.. I am taking medicine levocetirizine but if i skip medicine 1 day then pruritus started.

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Feels itching on anal area.. My anal skin is slightly thickened on a part. Feels no pain or other issues. Only have itching. My question is can I apply fluticasone propionate cream on anal area?? Or is it a must to apply only hydrocortisone cream alone on anal area?

I have been having an itching problem for the past months. Itching all over the body including anal area. Anal area skin is little thickened on an area. Only itching and irritation is there , no pain and no other issues. Can I take fluticasone propionate cream on the whole body including anal area?

I have itchy Anus last several years. The itching is worse at night and during bowel movement. I need urgent help. I have consulted Dr. Ashwin Porwal last year but got no relief. He prescribed me Zocon tablet and his in-house ointment cream Eumosone. Attaching his prescription.

I have generalised pruritus, and my bf is showinh same symptoms that i was showing in the initial stage.

Is levator ani syndrome treatable. I hv heard people hv to end up with stoma bag as nothing works for it. Is this true?

Pain in rectum muscle doc told me it mild leviator ani syndrome what it is pain while I sit for 6 long hours it can be the reason

I have been seeing changes in my vaginal discharge (yellowish-green) since 2 days. Vulva looks red and irritated. Feel discomfort while micturition, there is burning sensation and pruritus. Could it be an STI?

My brother has been suffering with severe pain, we googled and found out it's levator Ani or coccyx pain as he has had lower back pain earlier. We are clueless which doctor to consult, what to do, any medication for pain relief.

I have been having ani itching from 1 year. there are dane also.i have to sit at a place for many hours.

Can somebody suggest an OTC drug for pruritus ani.Can Tendron be used?Also what are the risks associated with its progression?

My mom has pruritus from the last 7-8 years. And consulted many doctors, and also tried ayurvedic medicine too, but nothing worked. Please help.

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