What department should you visit for perianal eczema?
Disease description:
I have felt some itching around the anus when using the restroom these past couple of days. Upon touching, I noticed there seem to be many small bumps. It might be perianal eczema. In that case, which department should I visit at the hospital for this condition?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Perianal eczema is a non-contagious dermatological condition occurring on the skin around the anus. Its main symptoms include itching, pain, moisture, as well as redness, papules, and erosion of the skin. The primary departments for seeking medical consultation regarding perianal eczema are as follows:
1. **Dermatology**: As perianal eczema is fundamentally a skin condition, patients can directly visit the dermatology department. Dermatologists will make a clear diagnosis based on the patient's symptoms, physical signs, and necessary laboratory tests, and formulate corresponding treatment plans.
2. **Anorectal Surgery or Colorectal and Anal Surgery**: These departments also treat patients with perianal eczema, especially when the eczema is associated with anorectal diseases (such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures, etc.). Physicians will address the eczema while simultaneously evaluating and managing any underlying anorectal conditions.
