Common symptoms of an itchy anus
The medical term for an itchy anus is pruritus ani. Occurring four times more often in men, it’s caused when there is irritation to the skin of the perineum. Unfortunately, once the skin is irritated, scratching is often used to momentarily relieve the irritation, ultimately causing further damage and complicating any treatment efforts.
The level of irritation caused by pruritus ani is broad, and symptoms may be constant or come and go. Some sufferers report mild irritation, while others may report severe burning pain. It is not uncommon for symptoms to be worse during or after bowel movements or exercise. Occasional bleeding is sometimes present; though it is usually small and noticed only when wiping.