Anal Irritation , or, what to do about an itchy tail end. Cancers come in all shapes and forms and can affect all parts of the body. Other Bits and Pieces including HIV being found in pre-ejaculatory fluid and allergies to rubber. This is a problem suffered by many and naturally not a topic of conversation. This can be a distressing problem but treatment is simple.
Anal irritation is principally a skin problem.
The normal resistance of the skin is reduced by moisture or by small particles of faeces that may remain around the anus. This can cause irritation of the skin leading to scratching which in turn leads to damaging the skin surface. Excessive cleaning of the area also damages the area. Many people apply ointments obtained from the chemist or doctor. This can change the skin's resistance or even produce an eczema-like rash.