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What Causes Itching On The Buttocks And Thighs At Night?

I have itching at nights mainly on my buttocks and thigh. This disappear in the morning after taking a shower. The bumps on buttocks are now larger and rough because of scratching them. Those on thigh are small fine bumps that just pop us, some have white top. Use antihistamine and no help, also topical cream hydro?
Thu, 18 May 2017
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Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern.
Some reasons that cause itching are:
-Perfumes, chemicals, or dye on toilet paper can cause an allergic reaction.
-Moisture from sweat or diarrhea may cause itching. If the anal skin stays wet, the skin begins to break down.
-Some foods irritate the anus when they are expelled during a bowel movement. The most common culprits are
caffeine,
chocolate,
beer,
nuts,
dairy products, and
spicy food.
-Infections such as pinworms, yeast, and genital warts can cause itching.
-Hemorrhoids, which cause painful swelling of blood vessels in the anal area, can cause itching.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-Change to a plain, soft, unscented toilet paper.
If toilet paper feels too abrasive, try cleaning with unscented baby wipes or cotton moistened with mineral oil. Dry with cotton afterward to remove any moisture.
-Wear loose-fitting cotton underwear that allows sweat to evaporate. Do not wear panty hose.
-use creams containing hydrocortisone or zinc oxide
-Avoid food irritants and eat a high-fiber diet.
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
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What Causes Itching On The Buttocks And Thighs At Night?

Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. Some reasons that cause itching are: -Perfumes, chemicals, or dye on toilet paper can cause an allergic reaction. -Moisture from sweat or diarrhea may cause itching. If the anal skin stays wet, the skin begins to break down. -Some foods irritate the anus when they are expelled during a bowel movement. The most common culprits are caffeine, chocolate, beer, nuts, dairy products, and spicy food. -Infections such as pinworms, yeast, and genital warts can cause itching. -Hemorrhoids, which cause painful swelling of blood vessels in the anal area, can cause itching. Some advices that I can give to you are : -Change to a plain, soft, unscented toilet paper. If toilet paper feels too abrasive, try cleaning with unscented baby wipes or cotton moistened with mineral oil. Dry with cotton afterward to remove any moisture. -Wear loose-fitting cotton underwear that allows sweat to evaporate. Do not wear panty hose. -use creams containing hydrocortisone or zinc oxide -Avoid food irritants and eat a high-fiber diet. Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I ll be glad to help, thanks!