What Causes Severe Itching In Outer Perineal Region?

Posted on Fri, 6 Jun 2014

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Fri, 6 Jun 2014 Answered on

Mon, 23 Jun 2014 Last reviewed on

Question : I have been experiencing sever itching in outter perineal region for last 20 days. I have already taken Abendazole 1st and 8th day of last 20 days but still itching persists. Besides, itching area has become red and delicate. Could you please suggest me the effective medicine so the unrest may be avoided.

Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Itching could be due to skin related disorder.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.

Pin worm infestation is one of the commonest cause of perianal itching.
The pin worm infection responds to albendazole preparation in majority of cases.
No relief despite intake of albendazole suggests presence of some other problem.

I would suggest a local examination of the perianal region.
A skin disorder could be causing itching.
Consult a surgeon for clinical assessment.
Management can be planned after clinical examination.

If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Dr Shailja P Wahal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Shailja Puri (16 minutes later)

Dear/ Madam,

Thanks for your concern. I approached to the surgeon today who prescribed me Ciplox TZ, Citrazine, lactulose and Bcomplex. Could these medicine get me relief or not.

Hopping for your advise.

XXXX

Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take the medicines and observe for relief.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,
The drugs prescribed to you consists of an antibiotic, anti-histaminic, stool softener and vitamin supplement.
Antibiotic will take care of infection which may have been caused by excoriation or scratching of the perianal region.
Anti-histaminic will reduce irritation in the perianal region and thus relieve itching.
Stool softener will reduce the strain on the perianal region and thus provide relief.
Vitamin supplement is for general well being.

Take these medicines for the required time period and observe whether you get relief or not.
If not consultation with a dermatologist is suggested.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D