Moisture around the anus: In daily life, people are paying more and more attention to their quality of life, laying a good foundation for the formation of personal hygiene habits. However, as a result, due to differences in cleanliness methods, it also brings different consequences to one's health.
① Selection of cleaning tools: Many people have the habit of cleaning their genitals every day. If conditions permit, they can use a popular cleansing device (a kind of flushing and drying device after using the toilet). But most people use ordinary basins to clean their genitals, so it is very important not to use foot basins or basins used by others to wash their lower parts. In clinical work, it is often seen that using foot basins can cause anal eczema, fungal infections, and even gonorrhea.
② Handling after cleaning the genitals: After cleaning, the genitals can be dried (be careful not to get scalded), or the local moisture can be wiped off with disposable sanitary paper, or let it dry naturally. Do not use dirty underwear, socks, or rags to dry them. If you use a towel to wipe the area, then you need to scald the towel and basin with boiling water before use to avoid contamination.
③ Requirements for water when cleaning the genitals: Generally, the water should not be too hot to avoid skin damage. The water temperature should be kept around 37°C, which can be tested with the back of the hand. If the water is not too hot, it is fine. Elderly people have reduced local skin sensation function, so they often scald their skin during cleaning, or the water temperature is too high, leading to anal pruritus. Therefore, this issue needs to be taken seriously enough.
④ Rational use of drugs: Some people have the habit of adding some disinfectants when cleaning. In fact, it is completely unnecessary. Each part of the human body has normal flora. Due to the use of disinfectants, the normal flora is destroyed, which may lead to more serious consequences.
For some patients with fungal diseases or eczema, washing with low-concentration baking soda or Chinese herbal medicine will have better therapeutic effects. For patients with sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea, they should try not to clean the local area to avoid spreading to the anal area, but active treatment should be given.