Anal Itching

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• Anal Itching Overview
• Anal Itching Causes
• Anal Itching Symptoms
• When to Seek Medical Care
• Exams and Tests
• Anal Itching Treatment
• Self-Care at Home
• Medical Treatment
• Next Steps
• Prevention
• Outlook
• Synonyms and Keywords
• Authors and Editors

Anal Itching Overview

Anal itching is a common but annoying problem. Anal itching occurs more often in men, and, most of the time, no cause can be identified. Anal itching occurs around and near the anus, which is the opening for the bowels.

Factors that put people most at risk for anal itching are as follows:

• Dietary factors
  
  
• Fecal soilage
  
  
• Diabetes
  
  
• Recent antibiotic use
  
  
• Chronic dry skin conditions such as psoriasis and seborrhea
  
  
• Profuse sweating