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Vitamin E
Posted by Laurence (Glen Ellyn, Illinois) on 03/07/2012
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Was being driven insane by this until I read about piercing a cap and squeezing the oil on the afflicted area. It was instant relief. I now include a daily E capsule for both ends.
MSM, Raw Garlic
Posted by Tdc (Pleasantville, Ny) on 11/05/2011
In my case the itching of many months went away (it's been 2 weeks) with CLOTRIMAZOLE AND BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE CREAM USP, 1%/0.05%. Made by TARO. Mine was a fungus that did not let me sleep every night for months. Cortisone only aliviates for short term, but did not cure.
This medication combines both benefits, takes away the itching and kills the fungus. In two to three days you will start to see improvement. If you have tried everything else with no results, ask your doctor to treat you for fungus with this product.
I wish you a healthy butt.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Amoni (Phoenix, Arizona) on 02/16/2012
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Yes. I detest the smell of apple cider vinegar -- it makes me nauseous because as a child my mother made me rinse my hair after shampooing to make it shiny and manageable. When I read about the anal itch cure with it I'd been using expensive products. It hurts when applied but OVERNIGHT the itch is GONE!
Zinc Oxide
Posted by Lucky (Denver, Colorado USA) on 12/16/2008
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Itchy butt: Try Zinc Oxide, It is often in remedies for diaper rash. I used it on my kids and when I had that same problem, it worked on me.
Zinc Oxide
Posted by Itchman (Port Jefferson, Ny) on 05/26/2011
I'm sorry your bum is the cause of so much pain. I suffered for a year with your affliction, but
I found the cure.
1. ) Use only Tucks Hemorrhoidal Medicated Pads, or better yet, a generic brand.
2. ) Take 1 Loratadine (10 mg) per day. (Or, if you want the name brand, buy Claritin and enrich the capitalists.)
This will help you. Your life will be better.
Yours Truly,
A Formerly Itchy Comrade
Bidet
Posted by Tiberius (Oklahoma) on 06/04/2024
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If you suffer from anal itching and you've ruled out parasites.. Get a bidet! Even if you dont suffer from anal itching, get a bidet. Hands down the biggest thing that took care of this awful issue for me was a bidet. And even if you dont have this issue, a bidet is significantly more effective, gentle, and hygienic than toilet paper or wipes alone.
You dont need to buy a whole new fancy toilet, you can get on amazon and purchase a bidet that installs on your existing toilet.. they start at about $25 and go up from there. They're super simple to install and they're life changing.
I realized my problem was my toilet paper and abrasives. My toilet paper would tear up as I wiped leaving little pieces in my butt. Also, I usually had to get so forceful/rough with wiping that the area would become so irritated I'd sometimes see little spots of blood on toilet paper before I was totally clean. Also, I would use loofa in the shower and scrub. All of this would leave me with micro abrasions that would itch. Using toilet paper alone is not a sufficient or effective method of getting you completely clean. There is absolutely going to be fecal matter left to some extent. Wet wipes have soaps and chemicals and also can leave debris from the wipe.
A bidet is nothing but clean tap water that sprays you clean. No fecal matter left, no debris from toilet paper or wipes, no chemicals. I use a bit of toilet paper to carefully dab the area to visually inspect the toilet paper to make sure I am totally clean. And I dry myself after with a towel. I feel as though Im freshly showered in that area at all times now. I have no problems with anal itching anymore. And Im saving money on toilet paper.
Another big tip, make sure you keep the area dry. When you get out of the shower or if you do purchase a bidet, make sure to carefully/gently dry the area with a clean towel or rag.
I also changed my soap. I used to use irish spring.. which is a great soap. But I switched to Kirks Castile bar soap. Not only does the soap have super simple/clean ingredients, its also a VERY good soap. No scrubbing required.. lather up, wait a couple of minutes to let the soap work and built up dead skin will rinse off like nothing leaving you squeaky clean. Its very impressive soap. I dont use a loofa at all anymore. Most cost effective place I've found to buy the soap is walmart, it's like $4.98 for 4 bars.
Its also true that your diet plays a big role in the issue of anal itching as well. Sugar and caffeine seemed to be the biggest culprits for me. I love my morning coffee and really didnt want to cut back or give it up. Im happy to report that with the bidet Im itch free despite consuming the same amount of coffee as I always have.
Thanks for reading!
Kidney Beans
Posted by Zark (Emerald City) on 04/07/2024
UPDATE - so I tried to make my own maxi beans using kidney beans and it didn't seem to work well. The main difference appears to be that the store bought one had maize starch (corn starch) added. That's my best guess, and I've noticed for some time that corn and some other foods with added maize starch make me feel better in general.
It would appear that in fact corn starch is in fact what is helping me! Sorry folks!!
Gluten-Free Diet
Posted by lynn4 (Maryland) on 10/13/2022
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Anal itch. Gluten free diet works best.
Gluten-Free Diet
Posted by moe (CA) on 12/14/2023
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A reduced gluten diet is good… but a sugar-free diet..at least until a person is cured ...is better.
2 parts that helped cure my itchy bum.
Internally: You must stop eating/drinking anything with sugar. This is coming from the guy who used to devour Krispy Kreme dounuts like cookies. But if you are serious about stopping this itch, then trust me and go sugar-free; at least until you stop scratching for awhile.
Eat Green Food and Drink Green Juice. I had a box of AG1 greens and drunk a pack every day. This will improve your digestive health and gut health. Wheat Grass is also cool.Also add a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to anything you drink…at least twice a day. I added it to my tea every night in addition to a little bit of coconut oil. It has theascetic acid that provides the anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties your body needs.
I also cut a small piece of garlic in half and swallow each one; you can also buy garlic pills but the fresher ones are more potent. And I would eat salads with arugala and it would be nasty because I would not add any dressing or sauce that might have sugar. Google The Strongest Candida Killers in the Anti-Candida Diet for more things you should eat.
Externally: I tried a lot of creams in the anal area to stop the itching including one that costs $50 called pranicura. It did soothe the area in the beginning, but Im not sure if its the cause of a rash I developed a couple of days later. I had to get a prescriptionfrom the doctor for an anti-fungal powder version of Nystatin.
The natural thing that appeared to have worked for me was a little bit of apple cider vinegar in the itchy spot. ACV on a paper towel will burn your butt…but, it will be so worth it afterwards. Follow it up with something cooling like hazel witch ointment or Destin or some kind of cream that you probably have used before; only this time its teaming up with ACV to beat the hell out of this itch.
Omega 3
Posted by Zark (Emerald City) on 08/26/2020
★★★★★
Omega 3 is one remedy that works really well for me as a remedy for anal itch. It was most noticeable for me that the symptoms improved the next morning after eating a nice big salmon steak with skin on for dinner. Fish oil works well too, of course, you will need quite a large dose to make it work. I would need about 3000mg (3grams) of fish oil as a remedy, taken at night with dinner.
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Anon (Anon) on 07/02/2020
Triamcinolone Acetonide
Posted by Tom S. (Los Angeles) on 07/30/2019
★★★★★
I tried many different things & my ears, arse, & groin were all still itching like crazy. I was scratching the inside of my ear almost daily with a pen cap. My arse & groin areas were also itching like crazy for YEARS!!! Most likely inflammation & all the supplements I was taking. I was applying acv, rubbing alcohol witch hazel..etc. Nothing seemed to have a substantial effect. I'm very clean & up on my hygiene mind you. I finally went to the dermatologist & she wrote me some fancy schmancy prescription for like $250 + of ointments to which I made a call back to her & asked for something more reasonable. She wrote me a prescription for ‘Triamcinolone Acetonide' LOTION, usp 0.1% for my ears which is great because it's watery enough that it doesn't leave a residue build up that I need to dig out later AND the same ‘Triamcinolone Acetonide' CREAM usp 0.1% for my arse & groin. It all cost me like $50 or around that. Within I think the first day or two, it went away, thank you GOD!!! And that was like 3 months ago and now I just have to use those like maybe once a week if even. I love going all natural but sometimes you have to mix it up. I sincerely hope this helps someone if not many in need like I was for YEARS. Peace & Love.
Cool Rinse
Posted by Hector (Phoenix, Az.) on 05/28/2018
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Anal Itch: Cleaning the anus and area around it with clean water after I have gone to the toilet has help me from itching for the last 4 years. Just plain clean water. Does not have to be warm or hot. I think that too much acid in my poop had a lot to do with my problem
Banana Peel
Posted by Davey But-itchi (Seattle Wash ) on 02/04/2017
★★★★★
Banana peel the inside with the white part just rub on the effected area and a little sting then the itch is gone ...cures anal itch.
Comfrey
Posted by Mandandi (Gaborone, Botswana) on 02/19/2016
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Funny illness this. Anyway, I started having the sore/tender anal itch a month ago after I overdosed on probiotics(am cleaning out candida poisons from my system). Massaging wouldn't do it, though it felt good, ahhh. Worst thing is I couldnt see a thing down there to make a proper exam(Who can??). I just figured out reading this that it is due to overdosing the probiotic supplements that caused all the mayhem down there. Who knew some good old bacteria could do that?
Anyway, I decided to take 4 comfrey tea teabags daily last week, and that worked. The open sores and tenderness are gone a week on, though some itching still remains. It's not so bad.
Comfrey plant is a true healer. It healed me very quickly of the internal pain after candida came out last year. I guess my gut was in holes after 30 years of candida infestation.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Penntony (Erial, Nj) on 01/19/2015
I have had this itching problem for about ten days. I called the Doctor and she sent a cream. I have used it for about 5 days and it has shown some relief. Today I got some apple Cider Vinegar. It helped but, then I put some more and left it there for a few minutes. When I took the cloth out, it had some surface blood on it. I dried the area up and have checked several times since without seeing any blood. So, I guess that you have to be careful about using this.
Aloe and Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Cindy (Missouri, US) on 07/22/2014
I have had the itch for over 30 years. It used to keep me awake but I have overcome that. One thing no one should ever do is use a loofa on their anus. It feels so good while you are scratching with it. Then the fire starts. It takes several days for it to heal enough to take a comfortable poop. Don't do it! I have tried everything, some things work and others don't. I wish I could make it go away forever. For years I used my aloe plant, it was known by my family as mom's malady muck. I do think that vinegar is the best choice overall.
Dietary Changes
Posted by Bob (Middletown, Ny) on 08/12/2013
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Itchy anus and butt area: I had this problem for years, I eliminated through trial and error, Tomatoes and tomato products such as ketchup, all types of peppers and pepper products, and onions except dehydrated onions. All the food types I loved but now stay away from. Itching has stopped.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Juanita (Ky) on 09/12/2018
DO not use pure tea tree, it can cause very painful skin burns.
Garlic
Posted by Lou (Tyler, TX) on 02/16/2021
Good news! Arugula salad eliminates Candida!
Anti-Fungal Creme
Posted by Pat (Norco, Ca) on 05/03/2013
★★★★☆
I have been going absolutely crazy with (embarassing!) anal itching. However, today, I tried a cream I bought in Mexico, called "Comazol. " The key ingredient is Ketoconazol. This is a prescription in the States. (Not a prescription in Mexico) However, perhaps, it would be available on a Canadian website... Not sure. It was absolute MAGIC! Everything (including my vaginal area, which also itched) stopped itching within ten minutes. Not sure if it's a "cure, " yet. Praying it is. Hope this helps someone....
Eliminate Coffee
Posted by Bumdity (Southeast) on 08/09/2017
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Yes, quitting coffee makes my bum all happy again. I had to ween off it completely, drinking even 1 oz of coffee my bum still itched; I get that headache withdrawal, coffee is an addiction. It's hard to stay away from coffee when others in the house are brewing it (sigh). I want to try cold-pressed coffee tho, see if that makes bum itchy. Still a mystery, because I've had this problem for over 40 years since I was a kid and I didn't drink coffee as a kid. My little brother also had this problem as I remember growing up, he was suffering too. I often wonder if my mom passed Candida on to us. No one else in the family wants to talk about it, such a universally taboo issue. On one hand it's so good to hear I'm not the lone freak :( but on the other it means it's a bigger social health dilemma. I eat VERY healthy, mostly organic, though occasionally sugar-binge. I eat good yogurt every day, have made keefir water for 2 years now, and good BM's. So it's the acidity in coffee, wow.
Gluten-Free Diet
Posted by Amy (Cleveland, Oh) on 01/02/2012
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My Answer for Anal Itch: Go GLUTEN-FREE!
This was my answer after a 2-year struggle with itching in various places. Turned out to be a reaction to gluten, an indigestible protein found in many foods. Fortunately, the market is GF friendly, and there are many, many options. Absolutely worth the switch since itching is just one of the many autoimmune reactions of eating gluten.
Cranberry Juice
Posted by Brat (Flemington, Nj ) on 10/24/2011
★★★★★
I have had issues with this for some time now on a daily basis and it is worse with a bowel movement. It is incredibly painful and irritating as you all know. I didn't put two and two together until yesterday when I had cranberry juice, which I started drinking again yesterday for its health benefits and ability to flush out fat. Low and behold today I have had no issues. I don't know what exactly causes the itching and pain, but I had wondered if it wasn't a yeast infection. Even on a low carb diet I still had issues though. In the past I have had cranberry juice and it went away, but I didn't realize that's what worked. Cranberry juice is great at fighting bacteria and yeast and my problem is totally solved whenever I drink it. It must be the unsweetened one that's just 100% cranberry juice, NO other juices or sweeteners (or you can also make your own which I've done before and it isn't hard.)
