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Review
. 2008 Sep;90(6):457-63.
doi: 10.1308/003588408X317940.

Pruritus ani

S Siddiqi  1 , V Vijay, M Ward, R Mahendran, S Warren
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Review

Pruritus ani

S Siddiqi et al. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2008 Sep.

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.

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Figure 1
Examination algorithm for pruritis ani.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Treatment options for pruritis ani: eliminate irritants and general control measures.
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Figure 3
Treatment options for pruritis ani: active treatment measures.
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