Irritation & itching are often due to excessive moisture in this area.

• Keep your anal area clean & dry. If possible bathe the area once or twice daily, e.g. after a bowel action or before retiring to bed, in lukewarm water to which half a teacupful of Savlon or a small amount of salt has been added. Dry thoroughly by gently wiping the area & if possible by the use of a hairdryer on the cool setting. Only after it has been dried thoroughly, you can, if you wish, dust the area with a small amount of Johnson’s baby powder.
  

• After a bowel action clean your bottom gently with soft tissue paper or cotton wool. Dab rather than rub.
  

• Avoid using applications of any kind (e.g. creams or ointments) to the anal area or the use of suppositories. Your skin can in time become sensitive to these.