Therefore, it leaves a thin layer on the anal skin which dries and irritates the skin. This dryness and irritation of the anal skin can be made worse by soaps and vigorous washing . Pruritus ani can be very painful and uncomfortable and it can last a long time. Fortunately, it is fairly easy to treat with the use of natural vegetable powder taken daily in liquid, and with the practice of water hygiene . In addition, Vaseline or petroleum jelly can be applied to the anal region one, two or three times a day to decrease the symptoms.
Soap makes itching worse.
One of the most important things in reducing the pruritus is to stop using soaps to wash the anal area. Soap removes the natural oils from the anal skin and this makes the dryness worse. Fissures Fissures are cracks in the anal skin caused by small or hard bowel movements. Since anal skin is very sensitive, these cracks can cause severe pain. They can also cause anal bleeding.