Examples are beer, tea, coffee, milk, cola, tomatoes, citrus fruits, nuts, chocolate, and spicy foods. Avoid any that seem to increase the itching. Don't use products that may irritate the anal skin. These include perfumed or colored toilet paper, deodorant sprays, and perfumed soaps. Don't use any medicine, cream, or lotion on the anal area without checking with your doctor.
Many products used to treat the itching can sometimes make it worse.
The itching is not better in a few days or if it gets worse. You have a high temperature. The skin around the anus becomes red, swollen, or tender. This may be a sign of infection. Other members of your family also start itching.