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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
anal itch
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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anal itch
by J, Jan 24, 2001 12:00AM
While having my menses, my anus has itched seriously after driving for 2 hours (round trip=4 hrs)and eating out. I rarely eat out, but it does not mean that I get reaction each time eating out. I am just suspicious about it. My skin (everywhere)is very sensitive and get allergies and itch all the time. However, I have never gotten my anus itchy this bad. It's not red, but there is a bump around the anus, and it itches the most. I don't know if it was there all the time, or it is something associated with the inflammation. However, I am sure that it's swollen. It's so embarrassing to see a doctor. Could you tell me what over-the-counter ointment I can use (Cortizone for Anal Itch perhaps)?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jan 25, 2001 12:00AM
, Jan 25, 2001 12:00AM
