Pruritus Ani

Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery 2016; 29: 038-042DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1570391Pruritus ani is a common condition with many different potential causes. Because of this, it can be difficult to treat. It is important to identify and eliminate any inciting factors, which are often unintentional consequences of the patient's attempts to alleviate symptoms. If no reversible cause is found, simple measures with diet modification and perianal hygiene are tried before using topical medications or procedures.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery - February 16, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Ansari, Parswa Tags: Review Article Source Type: research