Experience of using homeopathic ointment in the treatment of patients with anal itching

Abstract

Introduction. Anal contact or conduction in the anal canal and rectum is a common condition in the coloproctological field, occurring in 5% of the population that affects this country. Treatment consists of hygiene and the use of topical steroids, antibacterial and antifungal agents. No generally accepted attitude towards a private person has been developed.Aim. To study the effectiveness of using homeopathic ointment in the treatment of patients with anal itching.Material and methods. A prospective comparative randomized study was conducted in a specialized advisory center of the Clinics of Samara State Medical University. The study included 96 patients with anal itching without fungal infection of the perianal skin and concomitant purulent pathology. In the main group (n = 46), treatment was carried out using homeopathic ointment in the perianal area 2–3 times a day for 14 days. In the control group (n = 50), treatment was carried out with topical steroid ointments 2–3 times a day for 14 days.Results and discussion. From the data obtained on the use of homeopathic ointment, it follows that it is not inferior in effectiveness to topical steroid ointments in reducing symptoms of the disease (Student’s t-test = 0.35; p > 0.05 and Student’s t-test = 0.28; p > 0.05), and by the number of relapses (χ2 = 0.535; p > 0.05).Conclusion. The use of homeopathic ointment for topical application appears to be a promising new treatment for patients with anal itching and is as effective as topical steroid ointments.