Fissure Treatment: Folk Cures for Skin Fissures

Hi there, your story- wow, I am glad you are ok now. I am in pain now for 2 months, finally went to see a surgeon. I have fissure, which he doesn't like to operate on because it is a tear already so he recomended a cream and a diet.

I was wondering how were you using those salts, do you think that really help you or the surgery did??? thanks, zora

what are tissue salts?

I keep natural lip balm (no scent or SPF) on hand just for the purpose of moisturizing my fissure and have had great success.

Dear Lindsey: For Chronic fissures, this will take a while, something like a week. For me I found taking vitamin B complex of about 100 mg. each, except for Biotin which can be about 5-10 mg. and B12 which can be about 100 mcg. It can be taken only once or twice a day. The urine will yellow, coming mostly from the vitamin B2 the riboflavin, so therefore you need not worry about that. In my opinion, and I am guessing here, a possible vitamin B5 deficiency is one of the cause, so taking or buying a separate panthotenic acid, of 500-1000 mg per day should also help, it helps the skin to heal.

Often comfrey pastse applied to external to fissue should help the healing. But on the other hand, taking plenty of aloe vera, gel, oil and leaves internally is quite helpful, especially the oil. Both comfrey and the aloe vera have allantoin which should speed up healing.

During this time it is important to take plenty of vitamin C, in the form of sodium ascorbate if possible, plus some zinc acetate and magnesium citrate also.

To help with circulation helpful to healing, take 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda plus 1/4 teaspoon of citric acid to also alkalize the blood and help with the healing. This is to be taken on empty stomach, once in morning and once before sleeping.

Horses do not get chronic fissues because they eat hay, which are rich in silicon. This helps build skin and therefore taking oatmeal daily should also help.

Vitamin B complex should solve most of your chronic fissure problems, but taking evening primrose oil, flaxseed oil, fish oil should help with the tiny fissure cracks also, by balancing your omega 3 and omega 6. Improvement should be seen on the first week, if email me another letter.

My husband has suffered from a chronic anal fissure for several years brought on by antibiotic-induced diarrhea. He has also had the surgery and numerous topically medications as we are also in search of a cure after having no success. The only thing that gives any relief whatsoever has been "Tucks". It can be purchased over the counter at any pharmacy. It eleviates the sensation of sitting on broken glass and the unbearable burning and itching associated with this condition. I hope this helps.

taking b- complex daily become very affective to heal my fissure but I want to ask that for how long I have to continue this.

Hi, I had anal fissure few year ago and it was cured completely without surgery. What I did? When I found out I have a anal fissure, I went to a doc, who suggested a surgery, but I thought I can try some tips which I found on some website.

1. When I am sitting in a chair, I used hot-pad for little bit relief.

2. Lot of physical exercise to move my tommy - like hoola-hoop, etc.

3. Use vinegar in the bathtub and sit for 30 minutes every day

4. Use vitamin D and B-complex

Within six months I am cured. Good luck!!

Hi, I have been suffering from anal fissure problem for 5-6yrs. It is something on and off. I have a tag of skin outside and when I consulted a doctor, he suggested surgery. Do I really need to go for surgery or as you guys said B-complex would cure. What about the tag of skin? :(

Can you apply the silver topically alone? I have this issue and I am suffering so much. Every time it heals it comes back. Im scared Im diabetic, but my main question is can silver be used without cabbage because I have sensitivities to cabbage.

If you are having trouble with anal fissure then it is better to fix the root cause of the problem, hard brick like feces. the colons job is to capture water out of the feces. Think of it this way, if you were in a survival situation out in the desert your body would be in desperate need for water. The colon would attempt to capture every last drop of water in the feces, creating constipation in other words. Many people live their lives that way starving their bodies for water every day or worse substituting soda or coffee instead of water . Hard brick like feces dehydrated of water are difficult to pass and require a huge strain to get them out. Some people take 20 minutes or more for a bowel movement.

Did you know that half the bulk of feces is not digested food? Half the bulk is actually bacteria. Good healthy bowel function begins with proper diet. Beneficial organisms get killed off, bad ones take over and then you get all types of sickness and disease. Even colon cancer starts with improper diet, improper bowel flora and poor elimination.

Certain class of intestinal bacteria create carcinogenic waste products which the intestines absorb and send through the blood stream. Even breast cancer has been linked to absorbtion of gut derived carcinogenic bacterial waste. Who would have figured that huh?

To never have a problem with anal fissure again eat a mostly raw vegetable diet that promotes growth of good bacteria, take probiotics, eliminate things harmful to gut bacteria, and drink lots of water.

People trying to lose weight need to drink like a fish as fat will not disappear until the body is hydrated properly. Fat metabolism generates acids which the body tries to avoid. When you are dehydrated your body retains fat.

'Chromium' and 'vanadium' are two minerals said by Dr. Wallach and other doctors to heal diabetes (can be bought in supplement form) but Dr.Joel Wallach of Yougevity sells 'cherimins' a bottle of liquid that contains all minerals needed-has cherry flavor, I've been told to take two capfulls a day.

It's sugar that causes hemorrhoids and anal fissures it leeches out the calcium from the anal tissues- so you need calcium for sure. A certain type is best. I buy it from Bob Barefoot (biologist) online CALCIUM CARBONATE. Just type in his name and calcium carbonate and it should come up where to buy online. Hope this helps anyone who reads it. For all health problems there are 4 main doctors to look up (GOOD doctors- chiropractors who believe in all natural cures) and my God they have healed every problem I've had (by watching on youtube- or reading their articles) Dr. Berg. Dr. Bergman. Joel Wallach. (those are on youtube) Dr. Christopher-Master Herbalist on youtube and also on his site called 'herbal legacy'. His shop to buy capsules etc. online of his wonderfully healing herbs is Dr. Christopher's herb shop.

Hello James I have read what you wrote but I had a question because you said that it helped you a lot but how long does it take to exacly go away? I have had mine for around 8 months and i've been trying diffrent things but none seem to help so I am hoping that this product works. So if you could andswer my question I would be very happy because I can wait to get rid of it. Please. Thank-you.

I use Iodine mixed with Aloe Vera gel and use a q-tip to apply, this keeps the area clean. The idea is to stop any infection from starting. After BM I soak in warm water then clean with damp cotton then apply the mixture and haven't had any flare ups in months. As far as how long it takes to heal it depends, for me I've had the condition for years but it is so much better now then in the past so I'm not sure if it will ever go away but I'm happy with the progress now.

I have successfully used papaya (paw paw) cream. Try to find a good quality one from a natural health shop and apply it externally.

I won't guarantee it will work 100% but I will say 99.99% Not just for fissures but a whole list of cures for what might be ailing you using all natural oils. Try it. Will work if used exactly as prescribed on directions. Good luck.

I have a question: you're saying to mix iodine with olive oil or aloe vera juice. Is this for external fissures only? Cause mine is inside, not too far but inside. Do you think it's safe to insert a qtip dipped in iodine/oil inside? That seems like it would hurt a lot at first. Thanks.

I started using the olive oil/ iodine mix mentioned above and works better than the aloe vera mix, thanks.

Theo here, just wanted to add that a sitz bath with Epsom salt!!!! Will heal the fissure so much better than anything else you will see a huge improvement after your first soak wish I knew that long ago

Thank you. Please advise name of the Aloe Vera gel caps. And when, how many to take daily? I am on my third month with a chronic fissure. Trying to heal naturally.

Hi to the person using Aloe Vera capsules and Okra for anal fissures. I am in absolute agony right now with that complaint and have been for months. Nothing is really working. Please can you give details on how the items were used, internally, externally or both?

Your feedback would be hugely appreciated, Suanne

Suanne - Try a sitz bath with Witch Hazel (both available at any pharmacy chain and inexpensive). You'll be glad you did.

Fill the sitz bath with very warm water, then pour about a cup of Witch Hazel into the water and sit/relax for 20 minutes at a time. You can soak as often as you like, but try to do it at least twice a day.

It's also a good idea to bring a quart sized container into the bathroom with you, so that you can add more warm water every 5 minutes or so when you feel the water in the sitz starting to cool.

The soothing, relief comes almost instantly and the more you soak, the quicker you'll heal.

Hope you're feeling better soon.

To Liz from Boston. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your solution to my anal fissure (and hemmoroids) problem. I will start the regime today. Suanne.

- Vitamin E Oil Supplements - the most helpful remedy I've found for anal fissures. Let me just say that these have been a miracle to speed the healing, and helped heal my fissure within 2 days!

- Witch Hazel - after every bowel movement, make sure to clean the anal area thoroughly with witch hazel. You can do it inside too like other readers mentioned, just buy a pair of rubber exam gloves to protect your hands and to keep bacteria out of that area. It's really important to keep the area clean to help decrease inflammation and to speed healing. You can buy (can't mention the brand, but it's a hemmorhoid brand) witch hazel wipes in the store, or you can just make some yourself with some witch hazel (try not to buy witch hazel that contains alcohol, ouch! ) and a lint-free cotton pad.

- Coconut Oil - see my method for creating coconut oil supplements on the hemmorhoid remedies page. Helps lubricate the area and speed healing.

- Soften bowel movements - if your anal fissues were due to constipation, it is important that you soften your future bowel movements to prevent any further tearing to the tissue during the healing process. You can use an over-the-counter stool softener (NOT laxative) to do this. Also increase your water intake and increase your vegetable/fruit intake.

- Change your position - like other readers have mentioned, changing your position in the bathroom can help relieve some of the strain on the anus. I prop my feet up on a stool to elevate them to bring my body more into a "squatting" position. You can experiment to see which position works better for you. This helps to strain less in the bathroom which means less pain and less damage to the injured area.

- Sitz baths - I take them every hour or so or after bowel movements to decrease pain. You can find epsom salts pretty cheap at the store. I also go in the ocean for the same reason, maybe it's psychological, but I think the salt water helps.

Hope this helps!

Hi Jennifer from Sunrise USA. Thank you so mch for your posting. I am assuming you took the Vit E orally. If so, what strength and how many a day. Very grateful indeed for your help. Suanne.

Hi Suanne! Actually the Vitamin E 'supplements' are inserted rectally, just as you would use with a Preparation H suppository. The Vitamin E oil will dissolve and coat the inflamed area and help heal it. (Vitamin E oil is great to use topically on open cuts or scars, I use this to heal cuts on my hand all the time and plastic surgeons recommend applying Vitamin E topically to heal scars and wounds). I suggest cleaning the area with some witch hazel first before you insert the suppository. I usually inserted a new suppository after every bowel movement and it helped me heal my fissure in 2-3 days. In the meantime, make sure to use a stool softener (I use MiraLax) to keep the bowels soft so that they don't further irritate your anal fissures.

The Vitamin E supplements I used are from Carlson's - the exact brand name is "Carlson's Key-E Suppositories with Vitamin E". You can buy these at most natural health stores in the US such as Whole Foods or Vitamin Shoppe. I bought mine online at Lucky Vitamin. They are not the kind that you take orally, these are manufactured specifically for rectal or vaginal use. I am not sure about the availability of Carlson's products in the UK, but you could probably purchase them online through Lucky Vitamin, Amazon or even eBay. Hope this helps and that you feel better soon! - Jennifer

Hi Jennifer, so many thanks for your update on Vit E. We don't have the store you mention here in the UK, but will certainly try on-line.

Even the thought of putting anything 'inside' right now is making me wince as the area around by anus is soooo sore and tender, (I have painful piles as well! ) but I could maybe put a little drop on a cotton bud and try that way...Ouch!!

I dare not use a stool softener right now as constipation is not a problem! It's just anything that passes through causes after pain - regardless.

Many thanks again for taking the time.

Suanne.

Sure! Give that a try. I use Jason Vitamin E oil (not rectally, but on my skin) but any one on the market should be good for that purpose. However, the key is to get the oil on the fissure, and the fissures might be inside of you. If that's the case, you might need to try to get a supplement in... they are smooth and not too much larger than a regular oral supplement, it is usually not too painful! But if you're in a lot of pain, maybe try to do a sitz bath first and then try to relax and insert afterwards? That might help.

Jennifer from Sunrise Florida USA. Just hoping you are still around!

I want to thank you soooo much for your advice on Vit e for my anal fissures. It has taken me simply ages to get my hands on the suppositories you recommended, but today they have arrived! I also ordered some capsules to be taken orally. So, one up - two down about 3 hours ago and I'm already sitting (a miracle in itself) here taking to you, no pain, no discomfort and indeed a happy bunny at long long last. Why oh why dont the Docs recommend this for all the poor suffering souls with this affliction, that takes over your life with pain and discomfort and results in your ability to function day to day.

For the past few weeks I have been dealing with my hemmoroids (internal and external), using Butchers Broom and Horse chestnut tinctures, also Pine Bark tablets, not forgetting Olive oil daily for bowels. I have to say with quite some success, but the fissures have still been causing real agony on a daily basis - up till now!

I cant thank you enough for your help Jennifer. Forever grateful, Suanne.

Suanne, that's wonderful - I'm so glad that it worked for you!! Vitamin E oil is wonderful for healing. I always have some on hand. I hope you're feeling better! Best wishes to you. Jennifer

Hi Jennifer, I was just reading what you wrote about the Vitamin E suppositries. Do I have to use anything else? Thanks, Rita

I had anal fissures 3 yrs ago after the birth of my child. I was so unbearable as I tried everything medically except surgery without improvement. My Dr. Prescribed difflucan, doxycycline and lofenac drugs which helped in the healing process. The fissure kept coming back each time I each chocolate, cake, and some other stuffs. Now I'm in my third trimester and I had a chronic fissure two weeks back. I can't use those drugs under my present condition. I've tried Germoloids and sitz bath without any positive result. I had to switch over to natural therapy which is ORGANIC ALOE VERY GEL with Sheabutter applied directly to the spot and STOOL SOFTENER and the effect was to instantaneous as there was not pain the next B/M.

Hi, OKRA (Raw ladies finger) is really cured my fissure and piles problem. I used take 3-4 raw OKRA in between break fast and Lunch and have another 3-4 OKRA after dinner (minimum 1 hr). With in few days the pain is gone... I have also changed my diet more of fiber (OATS and Fruits) Avoided Coffee and sugar. Now I am looking forward for a natural meditaion to cure my fistuala permanently.

So surgery is not solution for fissure and piles.

Hi Suzzane from UK: where did you buy the vitamin E suppositories from? I live in UK and suffering from extremely painful chronic fissure from last 5 months. Tried everything and now doctors are recommending surgery. Reading the surgery results, I am not too sure if I want to opt for surgery. Can you tell me where did you order these suppositories from and how long it took you to get them. thanks, Isha

I have AF for some years. Nothing really work until I find Okra. I took it in the morning and then in the evening before I go to bed. It is the best natural remedy. I hope you too can be free from the pain of AF.

Please what gold bond product am I to use? is it the lotion cream or powder?