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 non-prescription hydrocortisone cream on the area.
current as of: october 24, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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