Going to a Cleveland Clinic location? It causes irritation, skin changes, itching and pain. There is no cure for lichen sclerosus, but treatment can relieve symptoms. Appointments Lichen sclerosus is a disorder that usually affects skin on the vulva the area outside the vagina , anus or penis.

These are a group of conditions that affect the rectum and anus the end of the bowel where it meets the skin at the bottom and the skin surrounding the anus. They can be broadly grouped into four different categories based on symptoms:. Although sometimes socially embarrassing, itchy bottom also known as pruritus ani is very common and usually has a simple cause and remedy which can be self-managed. However, if the measures outlined below do not work your doctor should be consulted as antifungal or other creams may be indicated or other diagnoses considered.

Rashes are kind of the worst, no matter where they are on your body. But getting one on your butt? That's a whole 'nother level of misery. Have you ever discreetly scratched a butt itch in public? No, because you can't.