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What Causes Extreme Itching And Burning Sensation Around The Anal Region?

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Posted on Wed, 11 Jan 2017
Question: I have extreme itching and burning around the anal area, I think its from using flushable wipes. What can I use to start healing?
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Cortisone cream and antihistaminic

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for being at Health Care Magic

If I were your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like cortisone cream on the affected area twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet Cetirizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching for 5-7 days.

This should resolve the condition.

Regards
Dr Asmeet
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What Causes Extreme Itching And Burning Sensation Around The Anal Region?

Brief Answer: Cortisone cream and antihistaminic Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at Health Care Magic If I were your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like cortisone cream on the affected area twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet Cetirizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching for 5-7 days. This should resolve the condition. Regards Dr Asmeet