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Rectal Itching Home Treatment

Home treatment for rectal itching includes things like:

  • Keeping the area clean and dry.
  • Washing the area with water several times a day and after bowel movements.
  • Sitting in a few inches of warm water in a bathtub.
  • Wearing loose-fitting cotton underwear.
  • Using a nonprescription hydrocortisone (1%) cream on the area.

Current as of: October 24, 2024

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