Sievering Clinic

Competence Centre for Minimally Invasive Medical Services

Pruritus ani

Causes vary and include:

Poor hygiene
Faecal retention
Faecal incontinence
Haemorrhoids
Food
Caffeinated drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Tomatoes
Citrus fruits
Chocolate
Colorectal and anal diseases
Diarrhoea / constipation
Haemorrhoids
Fissures
Fistulas
Neoplasia
Polyps morbus
Bowen
Paget Colorectal
Anal carcinoma
System diseases
Diabetes mellitus
Hepatic Diseases
Hematological diseases
Thyroid disorders
Psychological / psychiatric causes
Medication
Dermatology diseases
Perianal Dermatitis
Irritative-toxic Eczema
Contact Dermatitis
Atopic Eczema
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Psoriasis inversa
Lichen ruber planus
Lichen sclerosus and atrophicus
Acne inversa
Autoimmune Dermatoses
Infections
Erythrasma
Infections caused by staphylococci and streptococci
Folliculitis
Boils
Abscesses
Perianal streptococcal dermatitis
Herpes zoster
Fungal infections
Candida albicans
Dermatophytosis
Sexually transmitted infections
Condylomata acuminata
Herpes
Syphilis
Gonorrhea
Chlamydienproktitis
Scabies
Epidemiology