Can perianal eczema heal on its own? What are the dangers of procrastination?

Red Net Moment, February 24th (correspondent Shu Li) Perianal eczema is an allergic skin problem characterized by itching. Eczema can occur in Various parts of the body are called perianal eczema because they occur around the anus. The anus is the excretory organ of the human body, it is easy to breed bacteria, and the part is private. Once perianal eczema occurs, most people choose to endure it if they can, and want to wait for the perianal eczema to heal itself until it is unbearable. Seek medical treatment.

Changsha East Great Anorectal Hospital Deputy Chief Physician Zhao Yuhua introduced that perianal eczema is a common non-infectious skin disease, the lesions are mostly confined to the skin around the anus, and occasionally spread to the buttocks, perineum and other parts , Local rash, erythema, erosion, exudation, crusting and scaling may appear. Because of its complex etiology, if no intervention is given, it is generally not easy to heal itself, and it will recur. Perianal eczema usually has an indeterminate course of disease, is prone to recurrence, is paroxysmal, and persists for a long time. Its harm is manifested in the following aspects: 1. Unbearable itching The pruritus is paroxysmal. After scratching the local area, the skin will be damaged and the itching will be aggravated. When the itching is unbearable, it will seriously affect the quality of life such as study, work, and sleep.

2. Causes anal pain

The skin around the anus is broken and ulcerated due to scratching, which can lead to chapping, infection, and often anal pain and pain during defecation.

3. Causes the anus to be wet

When there is exudation in the local skin around the anus, the exudation can cause discomfort of anal wetness, contamination of underwear and skin damage.

4. Changes in the perianal skin

The perianal skin or skin folds are pale pink and edematous due to wetting, friction or scratching of the anal skin. Due to its long course of disease and repeated stimulation of secretions, the anus and its perianal skin often become thick, lichenified, and chapped.

5. Cause other discomfort

Perianal eczema can also cause indigestion, abdominal distension, constipation and diarrhea, dizziness, insomnia, irritability and other symptoms.

Changsha Dongda Anorectal Hospital reminds that perianal eczema is difficult to heal itself, and there are many reasons for perianal eczema. If perianal eczema occurs, you should go to a regular hospital as soon as possible to find the cause, and seek medical advice from a professional doctor. Under the guidance of symptomatic treatment and treatment, do not delay the disease because of being ashamed to speak, and affect daily work and life.