Lifestyle and home remedies

These self-care tips may help, whether you are undergoing treatment or not:

• Apply lubricant (petroleum jelly, A and D ointment, Aquaphor) to the affected area.
• Gently wash the affected area daily and pat dry. Avoid harsh soaps and bathing too much.
• Ease burning and pain with oatmeal solutions, sitz baths, ice packs or cool compresses.
• Take an oral antihistamine at bedtime to help control the itching as you try to sleep.