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Suggest Treatment For Itching Sensation Around The Anal Area

my 5 year old daughter and i had pinworms and now are on our second line after the over the counter we took Albania 1 week ago but i am still itching-markedly better but still itching-is that ok? i am worried because i tried to brush if off the last time as irritation and paranoia abut then we ended up reinfected despite 3 doses of the over the counter
Wed, 16 Aug 2017
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Hello dear

Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have gone through your query thoroughly .

* This is due to improper treatment on OTC basis .

* Suggestions for better recovery

- Keep the area clean with antiseptic liquids .
- Local application of xylocaine ( 5 % ) jelly help .
- Sitz bath ( sitting in a tub filled with lukewarm water 10 minutes
each for 3 times a day ) help a lot .

- Benadryl for excess itching .
- Consult pediatrician for the type of specific medications according
to the laboratory tests .

Hope this will help you for sure .
Welcome for further guidance .

Regards dear take care .
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Suggest Treatment For Itching Sensation Around The Anal Area

Hello dear Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com I have gone through your query thoroughly . * This is due to improper treatment on OTC basis . * Suggestions for better recovery - Keep the area clean with antiseptic liquids . - Local application of xylocaine ( 5 % ) jelly help . - Sitz bath ( sitting in a tub filled with lukewarm water 10 minutes each for 3 times a day ) help a lot . - Benadryl for excess itching . - Consult pediatrician for the type of specific medications according to the laboratory tests . Hope this will help you for sure . Welcome for further guidance . Regards dear take care .