European journal of medical research · 2023
Evaluation, management and future perspectives of anal pruritus: a narrative review.
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Jakubauskas Matas, Dulskas Audrius
Аннотация
PURPOSE: The without a time limitation. Most recent search was performed on 1st June 2022.
RESULTS: Thorough history and physical examination are very important in view of multiple possible causes of anal pruritus. Most of the focus during examination is drawn on to the perianal region. A digital rectal examination and an anoscopy are essential. It is necessary aim of this narrative review is to overview the classification, diagnostics, possible treatment options and future perspective of anal pruritus.
METHODS: The search was performed by two authors (AD and MJ) independently in the following electronic databases: PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, CENTRAL and the Allied and Complementary Medicine Databases (AMED). Search was restricted to English language only to avoid moisture and the use of soaps in the perianal region. Furthermore, the patient should avoid certain foods and increase the intake of fiber. If the symptoms do not resolve, topical steroids, capsaicin (0.006%) and tacrolimus (0.1%) ointments may be used. For intractable cases, intradermal methylene blue injection might give a long-lasting symptom relief.
CONCLUSION: Anal pruritus is a long-term deteriorating quality of life issue. Most of the time it is a symptom with a difficult diagnosis. Thorough history and examination should be performed for the best possible treatment.
RESULTS: Thorough history and physical examination are very important in view of multiple possible causes of anal pruritus. Most of the focus during examination is drawn on to the perianal region. A digital rectal examination and an anoscopy are essential. It is necessary aim of this narrative review is to overview the classification, diagnostics, possible treatment options and future perspective of anal pruritus.
METHODS: The search was performed by two authors (AD and MJ) independently in the following electronic databases: PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, CENTRAL and the Allied and Complementary Medicine Databases (AMED). Search was restricted to English language only to avoid moisture and the use of soaps in the perianal region. Furthermore, the patient should avoid certain foods and increase the intake of fiber. If the symptoms do not resolve, topical steroids, capsaicin (0.006%) and tacrolimus (0.1%) ointments may be used. For intractable cases, intradermal methylene blue injection might give a long-lasting symptom relief.
CONCLUSION: Anal pruritus is a long-term deteriorating quality of life issue. Most of the time it is a symptom with a difficult diagnosis. Thorough history and examination should be performed for the best possible treatment.