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What Causes Itching Around Anus?
Question: For 6 months now, one side of my anus & the skin next to it has been terribly itchy. Ive tried oil and cortizone but it comes back as soon as I stop. Any ideas?
Hello
You may be suffering from pin worm infection.It is very common in this area because of using commob toilets and not maintaining hygiene.You need to take a course of antibiotics like metronidazole for this.
Thank you
You may be suffering from pin worm infection.It is very common in this area because of using commob toilets and not maintaining hygiene.You need to take a course of antibiotics like metronidazole for this.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I took an over the counter pinworm treatment, to no avail. And I am meticulous about hygeine .
Brief Answer:
Pin worm infestation should be confirmed
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic,
The history and symptoms are suggestive of pin worm infection but it should be confirmed by a teat called tape test which is most reliable method for diagnosing a pinworm infection.
Routine morning activities such as bathing or using the toilet can remove eggs from your skin, so the results of a tape test are most accurate, if the test is done when you first wake up.
It is possible to eradicate a pinworm infection with medication like Albendazole initial dose followed by a second dose two to three weeks later.But this medicine should be taken after confirming the diagnosis by your doctor.
Thank you.
Pin worm infestation should be confirmed
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic,
The history and symptoms are suggestive of pin worm infection but it should be confirmed by a teat called tape test which is most reliable method for diagnosing a pinworm infection.
Routine morning activities such as bathing or using the toilet can remove eggs from your skin, so the results of a tape test are most accurate, if the test is done when you first wake up.
It is possible to eradicate a pinworm infection with medication like Albendazole initial dose followed by a second dose two to three weeks later.But this medicine should be taken after confirming the diagnosis by your doctor.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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