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===Clinical Features===
==Clinical Features==
*Skin appears normal with early, mild cases
*Skin appears normal with early, mild cases
*Acute, severe exacerbations a/w reddened, edematous, excoriated, skin
*Acute, severe exacerbations a/w reddened, edematous, excoriated, skin

Revisión del 06:32 20 feb 2014

Background

Causes

  1. Anorectal disease
  2. Poor hygiene
  3. Local infection
    1. Pinworms, strep
  4. Local irritants
  5. Dermatologic conditions
  6. Systemic illness
  7. Psychogenic factors

Associations

  1. Anal Fissure
  2. Anal Fistula
  3. Hemorrhoids
  4. Rectal Prolapse

Clinical Features

  • Skin appears normal with early, mild cases
  • Acute, severe exacerbations a/w reddened, edematous, excoriated, skin

Differential Diagnosis

Anorectal Disorders


Non-GI Look-a-Likes

Treatment

  1. Treat underlying cause
  2. To avoid scratching at night pt can wear gloves at bedtime
  3. Sitz baths 15min TID
  4. Zinc oxide can provide protective covering for the skin and may enhance healing

See Also

Source

Tintinalli