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#Sitz baths 15min TID
#Sitz baths 15min TID
#Zinc oxide can provide protective covering for the skin and may enhance healing
#Zinc oxide can provide protective covering for the skin and may enhance healing
==See Also==
*[[Anorectal Disorders]]


==Source==
==Source==

Revision as of 05:49, 20 February 2014

Causes

  1. Anorectal disease
  2. Poor hygiene
  3. Local infection
    1. Pinworms, strep
  4. Local irritants
  5. Dermatologic conditions
  6. Systemic illness
  7. Psychogenic factors

Associations

  1. Fissures
  2. Fistulas
  3. Hemorrhoids
  4. Prolapse

Clinical Features

  • Skin appears normal with early, mild cases
  • Acute, severe exacerbations a/w reddened, edematous, excoriated, skin

Treatment

  1. Treat underlying cause
  2. To avoid scratching at night pt can wear gloves at bedtime
  3. Sitz baths 15min TID
  4. Zinc oxide can provide protective covering for the skin and may enhance healing

See Also

Source

Tintinalli