Anal Pruritus: Diagnosis and Management
Pruritus ani is a condition that results in itching or burning in the perianal area. It can be due to primary or secondary causes and can be self-limiting or persistent. To date, there is limited quality evidence in the literature, and there are no published guidelines to aid the physician in its di...
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| description | Pruritus ani is a condition that results in itching or burning in the perianal area. It can be due to primary or secondary causes and can be self-limiting or persistent. To date, there is limited quality evidence in the literature, and there are no published guidelines to aid the physician in its diagnosis and management. In this article, an overview of the current literature is discussed and a suggested treatment algorithm is provided. A thorough history and physical examination is essential to rule out secondary causes of pruritus. The underlying etiology of pruritus guides management. Education regarding anal hygiene is important for all cases. For any patient with refractory pruritus or an abnormal exam, biopsy should be strongly considered. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7ba691e4ae394e2ca3eebf68bf82a0512025-08-20T02:09:18ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsWorld Journal of Colorectal Surgery1941-82132023-07-01123555810.4103/wjcs.wjcs_32_23Anal Pruritus: Diagnosis and ManagementDaniel T. SlagleWilliam J. HarbPruritus ani is a condition that results in itching or burning in the perianal area. It can be due to primary or secondary causes and can be self-limiting or persistent. To date, there is limited quality evidence in the literature, and there are no published guidelines to aid the physician in its diagnosis and management. In this article, an overview of the current literature is discussed and a suggested treatment algorithm is provided. A thorough history and physical examination is essential to rule out secondary causes of pruritus. The underlying etiology of pruritus guides management. Education regarding anal hygiene is important for all cases. For any patient with refractory pruritus or an abnormal exam, biopsy should be strongly considered.https://journals.lww.com/wjcs/fulltext/2023/12030/anal_pruritus__diagnosis_and_management.1.aspxanorectal; benign; pruritus ani |
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| title | Anal Pruritus: Diagnosis and Management |
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