About Us | Privacy | Site Map
February 10, 2012
Font Size
A
A
A
«Previous
1
...
5
6
7
8
9
10
Next»

Anal Itching (cont.)

Medical Author:
Frederick B Gaupp, MD
Medical Editor:
Bhupinder Anand, MD

Medical Treatment

Most causes of anal itching can be readily treated.

  • Hydrocortisone cream (1%) applied locally for no more than two weeks (to avoid skin damage).

  • Pinworms and bacterial infections are treated with pills.
  • Yeast infections and many rashes improve with creams.
  • Skin lesions such as warts or hemorrhoids are removed with minor surgical procedures.
Next Page:
Next Steps»
«Previous
1
...
5
6
7
8
9
10
Next»
Privacy Policy

GI Disorders

Get the latest treatment options.




Read What Your Physician is Reading on Medscape

Pinworms »

Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) is the most common intestinal parasite in the United States. Despite primarily living in the gut, themost common chief complaint is anal itching (pruritus).

Read More on Medscape Reference »

Featured Topics

Topics Related to Anal Itching

Digestive Disorders Topics

Vitamins Related To Anal Itching

Medical Dictionary


or A-Z List
Use Pill Finder Find it Now

Pill Identifier on RxList

  • quick,
    easy,
    pill identification

Find a Local Pharmacy

  • including
    24 hour
    pharmacies