title: Pruritus ani. What to do, what not to do to control this infernal itch.
abstract: The essentials of the treatment of pruritus ani consist of keeping the perianal skin scrupulously clean and dry. The most important damaging factors are fecal residue, moisture, scratching, steroids, and local anesthetics.
mesh_terms: D000982:Antipruritics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001494:Baths; D003020:Clothing; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D005243:Feces; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D011538:Pruritus Ani / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis
chemical_list: D000982:Antipruritics