Itching around the anus, otherwise called pruritis ani, can be extremely uncomfortable and embarrassing. Infections (including sexually transmitted infections), fecal incontinence, chronic diarrhea, harsh soaps, psoriasis, diabetes, hemorrhoids, anal tumors, etc., can all result in anal itching.
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I have itching ulcers on my anus after using anal toys and hands for masturbation. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,Around 9 to 12 months ago, I started to suffer from anal itching. It is rather intense at night, after using stool, and during or after having intercourse or anal masturbation. I also have few lumps on my anus ring that seem to grow outside of my anus hole as an extended piece of flesh.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I have seen the pictures attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). You seem to be having candidal intertrigo. Intertrigo is an itchy, macerated red rash that occurs due to yeast. Due to conti... Read Full »