If an itchy butt crack isn't uncomfortable enough—not exactly easy to relieve politely—there's the matter of figuring out what's causing it. Asking a doctor "why does my anus itch?" shouldn't be ...

No one wants to deal with butt rash, but it happens. Itchy, red bumps can seemingly pop up out of nowhere, leaving you to try to find a way to discretely scratch your bum throughout the day. Of course ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Every now and then things may get a little itchy down below. We're not here today to talk about the ...

Causes of a butt rash include your skin coming into contact with something irritating, infection, or having an allergic reaction. You may experience irritated, swollen skin that can be itchy, ...

Anal itching, aka pruritis ani, is very common. Your butthole could be itchy for a number of reasons including diarrhea, an STI, or parasites. Cleaning your butthole using scented wipes, or aggressive ...

The patient was an elderly Caucasian man who came to the clinic with complaints of a red, intensely itchy rash on his elbows (Figure 1), buttocks (Figure 2), and back. His symptoms began with a slight ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Hemorrhoids itch because inflammation causes histamine release, making the skin itchy.Good hygiene, such as using a wet cloth after bathroom use ...

It starts with a slight tingle. Then a prickle. Soon you’re frantically scratching, but when you look down at your skin, there’s… nothing there. No redness, no bumps, no rash—just normal-looking skin ...