Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
125 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Severe Anal Itching?

I have had severe anal itching for about 4 weeks. I have used hemroid cream and anti fungal cream and nothing seems to help. I looked at it today and all around the anus is purple. What could be wrong? I had been having anal sex with my husband but have not had since this has started around 4 weeks ago.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Twitter Mon, 18 May 2020 Answered on
Twitter Thu, 21 May 2020 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Pediatrician,  's  Response
Hi,

Anal itching is often a sign of pin worms, a parasite. This is not uncommon in general, especially if you have children in your house and bed. You may be able to see thin white threads, about 1 cm long, in your poop. Sometime you may find them with the 'scotch tape test' - at night you use a little scotch tape to try to pick them up - either from your bedclothes or from around your anus. These will need to be treated with pyrantel pamoate or albendazole.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Lisa Baker, Pediatrician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Hemorrhoid


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Severe Anal Itching?

Hi, Anal itching is often a sign of pin worms, a parasite. This is not uncommon in general, especially if you have children in your house and bed. You may be able to see thin white threads, about 1 cm long, in your poop. Sometime you may find them with the scotch tape test - at night you use a little scotch tape to try to pick them up - either from your bedclothes or from around your anus. These will need to be treated with pyrantel pamoate or albendazole. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Lisa Baker, Pediatrician