Best things to use on anus
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So only 2 weeks ago I was thinking to myself tha kg of my anus isn't effected. But unfortunately I think it is as the last few days it's been intensely itchy. It all started after a bowel movement. I wiped way too hard and caused myself to bleed. Only a dot of blood but ever since the entire area around the anus opening is itchy.
I don't really want to use the steroid there until I speak to my doctor. I don't like to self-treat. I'm going to contact her but in the meantime what can I use to relieve the itch?? It's horrendous. I notice it more if I touch the area/rub it. That seems to aggravate it.
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dani2590
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winifred02134 dani2590
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joyfulone3 dani2590
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I do the same as Winfred. I use baby wipes too. That is a good start for the itchiness, but if the itch is from Lichen, then a steriod cream might be needed. especially if this is just starting to catch it right away. Hemp oil salve may also help. I am from the US so not sure if you are familiar with A&D ointment but that also may help. I have regularly soak in a bath with epsom salts and that has been a big help too. I have recently started a restricted diet, Paleo Autoimmune Protocol and finding that is helping too. It removes trigger foods and provides an immune supportive diet. I have had Lichen sclerosus or planus affecting genitals, anus, scalp and ears. I caught the scalp and ears right away and so have kept that from advancing. But I feel the AIP diet is really helping. i have a lot more energy. If you are not ready for a big diet switch, I started with making bone broth (stock) and drank that a few times a day or made soup with it. That is a good place to start.
Pollyanne dani2590
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best of luck.
suedm dani2590
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gentle sluicing with tepid water can help - ice packs can also reduce the inflamation- crushed ice in plastic bags inside a flannel - Check the area with a mirror- if you see swollen veins you may welll have piles - get them checked out at the GP and learn how to manage them. If not you may have LS there- again looking will help establish that better for you and allow you to decide the best treatment
Good luck Sue
lorna65 dani2590
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dani2590
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