We all have come across plenty of patients with “the itchy anus”. Let us revisit it in brief: -   Definition and basics   Pruritis ani is a Latin term meaning “itchy anus” and is defined as an unpleasant sensation of the skin around the anus (i.e., rectal opening) that produces the desire to scratch. Pruritis ani is classified as primary or secondary. The primary form is the classic syndrome which may not have an identifiable cause (referred to as “idiopathic”) and the secondary form has an identifiable, and often specifically treatable, cause.

Pruritis ani most commonly affects adults, affecting from 1% to 5% of people in the general population. Men are more commonly affected than women with a 4:1 ratio. The condition is most common in people age 40s to 60s. Common causes Anorectal problems- One must consider hemorrhoids, excessive skin tags, fecal soilage or incontinence, anal…