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What Causes Anal Itching?
Question: I have had problems with regular anal itching for the last 4 months. I shower and change my underwear everyday. I use good quality toilet paper. I try to avoid scratching but sometimes the itch is worse, especially at night - sometimes I scratch so much the skin feels raw. I have used anti-itch creams and hemorrhoid
creams too but they only work short term and when I stop the itching worsens again. Please help
creams too but they only work short term and when I stop the itching worsens again. Please help
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query,
You might have developed fungal infection.
The area of groin is very moist and is prone to develop these infections.
Treatment can be with oral antifungals as well as with topical antifungals.
Various antifungal powders like candid are available.
These can help reduce the moisture as well as control the infection.
Please dont use any steroid, it can worsen your condition
Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you
Fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query,
You might have developed fungal infection.
The area of groin is very moist and is prone to develop these infections.
Treatment can be with oral antifungals as well as with topical antifungals.
Various antifungal powders like candid are available.
These can help reduce the moisture as well as control the infection.
Please dont use any steroid, it can worsen your condition
Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you
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