Mechanical factors
(direct physical irritation, e.g. prolonged sitting)
Poor personal hygiene (poorly cleansed anal area)
Chronic diarrhea
Chronic constipation
Fecal Incontinence
Soaps, deodorants, perfumes
Hemorrhoids
Chronic liver disease
Use of Alcohol-based anal wipes
Allergy to dyes in toilet paper
Intolerance to fabric softener
Skin sensitivity from foods ( e.g.
Tomatoes ,
Caffeinated beverages,
Beer,
Citrus products ,
Milk products ).
Anal Warts
Anal fissure (typically painful)
Leukemia
Dermatologic conditions:
Various forms of Dermatitis
(there are many varieties)
Psoriasis
Infections:
Pinworms (Enterobius)
Yeast Infection (Candida)
Herpes simplex virus
Scabies
Abscess in anal area (typically painful)
Gonorrhea (Rectal)
Syphilis
Medications:
Colchicine (an oral gout medication)
Quinidine (an oral heart medication)
Acquired sensitivity to TOPICAL MEDICATION, e.g. Neosporin Ointment, Etc, Etc.
Over use of TOPICAL STEROID CREAMS/OINTMENTS !
(Excessive use of potent topical steroid cream/ointment causes skin atrophy over time , that is, loss of skin strength, thinning of skin )
Other meds ?
If you have a personal experience with Pruritus Ani caused by something not on this list, please E-mail us so we can make the list as comprehensive as possible.