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Probiotics
Posted by Zark (Emerald City, The Land Of Oz) on 04/06/2016
★★★★★
Probiotics can also help with itchy bum. I find it works very well for the duration that I am taking it. Different strains may work better - I use multi-strain probiotics, usually about 8 or more strains.
Should help if you have an underlying gut flora imbalance that is causing the itch, as seems to be frequent with people who have other inflammatory issues (asthma, dermatitis, eczema, allergies, etc).
Probiotics won't help, however, if your root cause is worms/parasites.
Rubbing Alcohol
Posted by Ronson (Mountain City, TN) on 06/11/2009
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itchy butt: I found your site while searching for alternative treatment for hbp. In only 3 days my results have been nothing short of miraculous. Thank you earth clinic and to all of the people who contribute to your website. I'd also like to contribute a remedy of my own to the itchy butt ailment category. My line of work requires that I am exposed to extreme heat both from the sun and 400 degree asphalt which irritates or chaps my and my co-workers butt regularly. The best and quickest cure for this is rubbing alcohol! Yes, it burns like heck for about 15 seconds, but as soon as the burning stops, healed! A fan blowing directly to the area helps alot. I've tried getting my girlfriend to blow until it stops burning, but she just laughs too hard to make any wind.
Replied by Alma
(Sparta, Ga)
06/21/2009
Replied by Itchy And Scratchy Show
(Phoenix, Arizona)
08/13/2011
Sunflower Seeds
Posted by Lois (NYC, NY) on 03/31/2009
butt itch: sunflower seeds are great for it
Supplements
Posted by Bee (Lansing Mi) on 06/21/2018
★★★★★
I've had anal itch for a decade. A Decade! I tried lots. Spent lots. Recently I began taking some supplements. After about 2 weeks I suddenly realized I hadn't been itching. It's been 3 months now and I'd say the improvement is 95%. The supplements I took had grapeseed extract and devils claw among others. 'm not thrilled with the cost of the vitamins but maybe this information will help you in some way. Now, the eczema behind my ear hasn't improved one iota. All this time I figured the itch was related.
Keep on trucking for that! I've been waiting years hoping one day to write a review here and say this. Such relief.
Replied by Anon
(Usa)
06/24/2018
Tea Tree and Peppermint Oils
Posted by Deborah (Phoenix Az) on 08/25/2016
★★★★★
I had anus yeast and the doctor ordered Nystatin Cream and Antifungal Powder with Miconzole Nitrate. Neither one was productive. The itch got worse. I read about tea tree oil which I had. I also had peppermint oil. Accidently I started using the peppermint oil mixed with water. I used a very little amount of oil and a good amount of water. At first it burned but a few minutes later the burning went away as well as the itching. I never seen this remedy for yeast but it worked for me. I used a spray bottle to put it on and avoided contact with the vagina area.
Tea Tree Oil
Posted by Brad (New York, NY) on 06/08/2009
★★★★★
I suffered miserably for months with anal itch. I don't know how it came about, it wasn't poor hygeine or anything that can be explained. I went to my physician, a specialist and was prescibed several medications that only made the situation worse. They couldn't explain it either. They just said keep the area dry. The itch was insane, I would come home from work and literally sit in front of the computer researching for hours how to beat my pain. It started in August, it ended in recently this June. TEA TREE OIL. Don't dillute it. 3-5 drops on a cotton ball, hold to the area for 1 minute. Wait five minutes then apply some corn starch to the area. twice a day should work, or as many times as needed. Yes it will burn at first, BUT it is followed with a cooling sensation. In some instances the itch comes on for a few minutes because it is such a strong astringent that it may irritate the skin.
An example of how this works: I had gone on a horrible drinking binge this past thursday followed by 3 cups of coffee that friday. Alcohol and Coffee are horrible for my condition. Once I go to the bathroom, I'm itching all day. Anyway, I had a date that night and didn't want to break it. Half way through the date I couldn't even think straight and was clearly bothered by the itching. I was ready to call it a night, but we decided to go shopping at the mall. I couldn't take it anymore so I thought I would buy some tea tree oil (knowing that it worked previously) and run to the mens room to apply it. Luckily a local nutrition store had it. Thanks to the Tea Tree oil the date continued for another 3 hrs, my tush felt 100 percent better... God Bless this oil.
Highly Recommended.
Replied by Consider
(Somewhere Out There)
05/20/2016
Toothpaste
Posted by Noli (Singapore) on 08/23/2011
★★★★★
I use toothpaste on my anus before I sleep, leave it for 4 minutes and then wash off. Most of my nights are itch-free, but if I dont use the toothpaste the itch comes back.
Replied by Barbara
(Marietta, Georgia)
05/24/2012
★☆☆☆☆
Triamcinolone Acetonide
Posted by Tom S. (Los Angeles) on 07/30/2019
★★★★★
I tried many different things & my ears, arse, & groin were all still itching like crazy. I was scratching the inside of my ear almost daily with a pen cap. My arse & groin areas were also itching like crazy for YEARS!!! Most likely inflammation & all the supplements I was taking. I was applying acv, rubbing alcohol witch hazel..etc. Nothing seemed to have a substantial effect. I'm very clean & up on my hygiene mind you. I finally went to the dermatologist & she wrote me some fancy schmancy prescription for like $250 + of ointments to which I made a call back to her & asked for something more reasonable. She wrote me a prescription for ‘Triamcinolone Acetonide' LOTION, usp 0.1% for my ears which is great because it's watery enough that it doesn't leave a residue build up that I need to dig out later AND the same ‘Triamcinolone Acetonide' CREAM usp 0.1% for my arse & groin. It all cost me like $50 or around that. Within I think the first day or two, it went away, thank you GOD!!! And that was like 3 months ago and now I just have to use those like maybe once a week if even. I love going all natural but sometimes you have to mix it up. I sincerely hope this helps someone if not many in need like I was for YEARS. Peace & Love.
Vitamin E
Posted by Jean (Wheeling, Il) on 06/18/2015
★★★★★
For anal itch, pierce a vitamin E caplet and apply the contents liberally on the anal area. Immediate relief.
Vitamin E
Posted by Laurence (Glen Ellyn, Illinois) on 03/07/2012
★★★★★
Was being driven insane by this until I read about piercing a cap and squeezing the oil on the afflicted area. It was instant relief. I now include a daily E capsule for both ends.
Wheatgrass
Posted by Zark (Emerald City) on 08/26/2020
★★★★★
Wheatgrass powder, taken orally, is currently may favourite remedy for anal itch. One heaped teaspoon mixed in with water or vegetable juice, and drink this once or twice a day. I haven't tested this out with barley grass powder, but I expect it should work too.
For me it is most important to take at night as that's when it is the worst for me. I actually get really sensitive to sugar and simple carbs like rice at night, and that's the main reason. Some kind of dysbiosis in the gut causing the itch and the wheatgrass is helping that somehow.
Witch Hazel
Posted by Jillery (Rawlly, NC) on 08/17/2014 86 posts
★★★★★
I go thru periods of itchy butt. I tried using just witch hazel and it worked!
Witch Hazel, Diaper Rash Cream
Posted by Maria (Bethany, CT) on 01/20/2009
★★★★★
Itchy Butt: I also suffered from this. Two things worked. The first was witch hazel. Saturate a cotton ball and apply to the infected area. Slight sting but worth it. What many don't realize is that sometimes toilet paper alone doesn't do the job and that any amount of (stuff) left behind (pun intended) may cause a reaction to that sensitive area. I suggest using either flushable wipes, or wet the T.P. and wipe again. Also, good old baby diaper rash formula works wonders. If you are still having problems, consider the possibility of diet and/or parasite. Consider a
parasite/worm natural cleanse product that contains black walnut hull and extract. Good luck!
Replied by Heretohelp8
(London, Ontario, Canada)
08/05/2012
Yoga
Posted by Yeshwant (Mumbai, Maharashtra, India) on 09/12/2011
Anal itch may be the sign of low circulation in the area. Yogasana has prove useful in such cases. The name is Uddiana Bandha (Abdominal Lift). Google and you would know the technique.
Do not be alarmed if you experience pain. It is positive sign.
Zinc Oxide
Posted by Wintomd (Mount Pleasant, Tx) on 01/12/2012
Anal Itch finally gone. I am 46 and have had the miserable itch since I was 18 years old. I would be embarrassed to tell you everything I have tried but finally found a solution. DESITIN cream (used on baby butts to prevent rash). This is a thick cream that I use once each morning. All the other creams disolve throughout the day or when you wipe and the itch quickly returns. I have gone from feeling like I have poison ivy to forgetting there was ever an itch. I would have paid $1,000 dollars for a remedy but this really works. Good luck.
