
What Causes Severe Itching In Outer Perineal Region?

Question: I have been experiencing sever itching in outter perineal region for last 20 days. I have already taken Abendazole 1st and 8th day of last 20 days but still itching persists. Besides, itching area has become red and delicate. Could you please suggest me the effective medicine so the unrest may be avoided.
Brief Answer:
Itching could be due to skin related disorder.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Pin worm infestation is one of the commonest cause of perianal itching.
The pin worm infection responds to albendazole preparation in majority of cases.
No relief despite intake of albendazole suggests presence of some other problem.
I would suggest a local examination of the perianal region.
A skin disorder could be causing itching.
Consult a surgeon for clinical assessment.
Management can be planned after clinical examination.
If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Itching could be due to skin related disorder.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Pin worm infestation is one of the commonest cause of perianal itching.
The pin worm infection responds to albendazole preparation in majority of cases.
No relief despite intake of albendazole suggests presence of some other problem.
I would suggest a local examination of the perianal region.
A skin disorder could be causing itching.
Consult a surgeon for clinical assessment.
Management can be planned after clinical examination.
If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj


Brief Answer:
Take the medicines and observe for relief.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,
The drugs prescribed to you consists of an antibiotic, anti-histaminic, stool softener and vitamin supplement.
Antibiotic will take care of infection which may have been caused by excoriation or scratching of the perianal region.
Anti-histaminic will reduce irritation in the perianal region and thus relieve itching.
Stool softener will reduce the strain on the perianal region and thus provide relief.
Vitamin supplement is for general well being.
Take these medicines for the required time period and observe whether you get relief or not.
If not consultation with a dermatologist is suggested.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Take the medicines and observe for relief.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,
The drugs prescribed to you consists of an antibiotic, anti-histaminic, stool softener and vitamin supplement.
Antibiotic will take care of infection which may have been caused by excoriation or scratching of the perianal region.
Anti-histaminic will reduce irritation in the perianal region and thus relieve itching.
Stool softener will reduce the strain on the perianal region and thus provide relief.
Vitamin supplement is for general well being.
Take these medicines for the required time period and observe whether you get relief or not.
If not consultation with a dermatologist is suggested.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D

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