Pruritus ani.

S Siddiqi, V Vijay, M Ward, R Mahendran, S Warren

Journal: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 2008;90(6):457-63

PMID: 18765023

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Pruritus ani is a common condition with many causes, predominately anorectal pathology. There are some new insights and therapies, but the most recommendations are based on low-level evidence.

PATIENTS AND METHODS

A literature search was carried out using Medline and the internet with the keywords 'pruritus ani' from 1950 to 2007.

RESULTS

A review of the evidence is presented and a management plan based on the elimination of irritants and scratching, general control measures and active treatment measures is offered.

CONCLUSIONS

Treatment of primary and secondary pruritus ani has a good prospect of regression of symptoms and skin changes.

Address: Department of General Surgery, University College Hospital, London, UK. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1308/003588408X317940

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MeSH Terms: Anti-Infective Agents, Clothing, Dermatitis, Allergic Contact, Dermatologic Agents, Diet, Feces, Humans, Hygiene, Infections, Irritants, Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus, Medical History Taking, Physical Examination, Pruritus Ani, Psoriasis, Skin Neoplasms