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What Causes Redness And Itching Around Anal Area?

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Posted on Tue, 1 Apr 2014
Question: I have redness and itching around anal area, STDs are not an issue, what else can it be
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Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer: fungal infection/worm infestation Detailed Answer: Hello dear, Welcome to healthcaremagic. I have read your query and understood your concern. The common reasons of itching in anal area are fungal infection and worm infestation. For fungal infection, application of antifungal creams like clotrimazole/ setraconazole/miconazole twice daily is advised. For symptomatic relief, antihistaminics like levocetrizine/ fexofenadine are advised. Keep the area clean and dry. For worm infestation, drugs like albendazole / mebendazole are advised. I will advice you to take these medication under supervision only. I hope it helps. If you have further query, you may ask me. Stay healthy.
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What Causes Redness And Itching Around Anal Area?

Brief Answer: fungal infection/worm infestation Detailed Answer: Hello dear, Welcome to healthcaremagic. I have read your query and understood your concern. The common reasons of itching in anal area are fungal infection and worm infestation. For fungal infection, application of antifungal creams like clotrimazole/ setraconazole/miconazole twice daily is advised. For symptomatic relief, antihistaminics like levocetrizine/ fexofenadine are advised. Keep the area clean and dry. For worm infestation, drugs like albendazole / mebendazole are advised. I will advice you to take these medication under supervision only. I hope it helps. If you have further query, you may ask me. Stay healthy.