Pruritus Ani

Pruritus Ani

Causes are best classified into (a) causes in the rectum and anal canal, (b) in the vagina, (c) in the skin, (d) due to parasites and (e) general causes

a) Pruritus from mucous discharge from the anus - Haemorrhoids, fissures, fistula, polyps, carcinoma (particularly the colloid variety), skin tags, condyloma etc.

b) Pruritus from the vaginal discharge - Trichomonas vaginitis, Monilial vaginitis, gonorrhoea, cervical erosions etc.

c) Pruritus from skin diseases - Tinea cruris, Monilial infections, infections from diabetes

d) Pruritus from the parasites - mainly thread worms.

e) In the general group are poor hygiene, psychoneuroses and leakage of liquid paraffin from its excessive use.