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Review
. 2010 Feb;90(1):125-35, Table of Contents.
doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2009.09.007.

Pruritus ani: etiology and management

Katharine W Markell  1 , Richard P Billingham
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Review

Pruritus ani: etiology and management

Katharine W Markell et al. Surg Clin North Am. 2010 Feb.

Abstract

Pruritus ani is a dermatologic condition characterized by an unpleasant itching or burning sensation in the perianal region. This article briefly discusses the incidence and classification of pruritus ani followed by a more lengthy discussion of primary and secondary pruritus ani. The important points are summarized and a simple algorithm is provided for the clinical management of pruritus ani.

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