Anal Itching (Pruritus Ani): Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that can be caused by anal itching (pruritus ani):

Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99).

• Skin damage, especially scratched skin.
• Scarring
• Recurrent pruritus (recurrent itching)

Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99).

• Infections of the scratched skin sites with bacteria, viruses, or fungi.

Psyche – Nervous System (F00-F99; G00-G99).

• Severe mental stress