A person’s feeling of discomfort requires itching (friction) in the anus and the rest of the anal area to relieve that feeling. Anal itching is not usually considered an indication of any serious disease. The skin around the anal area is red at first, then after scratching this area, the skin turns white and becomes thicker.
Problems related to not cleaning the body well, if all traces of stool are not removed after completion and stool remains in the folds of the skin surrounding the anus, then this will cause itching.
Diabetes, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, and cirrhosis can all cause anal itching.
Anal or rectal infection (sepsis) is caused by viruses, bacteria, pinworms, scabies, fungi, yeasts, or parasites.
Certain foods such as coffee, tea, cola, alcohol, chocolate, tomatoes, spiced foods, and vitamin C in large quantities