Pruritus ani simply means 'itch of the anus' or 'itchy backside'. It is a very common disorder of the skin surrounding the anus. If you scratch at nit, wear light cotton gloves to bed.
Bathing Avoid hot water.
Excessive showering and scrubbing is also bad for this condition. Use a cream such as bland aqueous cream for cleaning rather than soap. Drying Keep the area as dr and cool as possible. Warm air from a hairdryer is very useful. Keep bowels regular and smooth by eating plenty of high-fibre foods such as bran, fresh carrots and apples.