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Posted 4/9/2014 12:07 AM (GMT 0)
The very week I moved to the mainland from Hawaii I started experiencing what a dermatologist later identified as Idiopathic Pruritus Ani. Basically my anus itches like bloody hell. The symptoms are largely controlled with Oxistat, but if I don't use it daily the symptoms are almost unbearable. And I started getting fungal infections too, Tinea Versicolor under my arms. What the heck?!

At various times in my life I've had to deal with toe fungus, and each time I've eradicated it by spending time in the ocean. It's always worked. And now here, 500 miles from the nearest salt water, I'm a walking fungal growth. Not to mention I had to deal with the worst UC flare of my life within a couple of months of my move.

Time to go back to where I belong.
Posted 4/9/2014 12:17 AM (GMT 0)
Wow, that really sounds unpleasant. I wonder if it would help to soak in a bath with sea salt added...IDK how salty it would have to be to approximate the ocean, but it might be worth figuring it out.
Posted 4/9/2014 12:19 AM (GMT 0)
Aloha.~ Im as close to "home" as I can be on the mainland so I understand your missing Hawaii. I had a super stubborn patch of yeast on my stomach when I was pregnant that I cured by beaching myself at Magic Island and Ala Moana.

For the Pruritus Ani, instea of Oxistat, try Calmoseptine mixed with a touch of poly/neo sporin. Apply 2-4x per day. Under your arms apply tea tree oil, you should be able to apply it neat. It will tingle for a minute but shouldnt irritate your skin. You should probably up your probiotic and think of an anticandida diet/ regimen.

Ocean and sun is always my panacea too. I got soo sick when we lived in seattle.

Post Edited (PathogenKiller) : 4/8/2014 6:24:45 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/9/2014 12:20 AM (GMT 0)
Ohh! Along geeker's thought, maybe you could do hawaiian sea salt sitz baths!
Posted 4/9/2014 1:08 AM (GMT 0)
Ah, Ala Moana. Spent many a lunch hour running and swimming there, as I worked near Ft. DeRussy. This last move was from Kauai though ... incredible place.

Hawaiian sea salt - pretty sure I have some. I should try a bath in that. Thanks to both of you.

I will pick up some tea tree oil and Calmoseptine. Also read that capsaicin might help.
Posted 4/9/2014 1:13 AM (GMT 0)
I love the shore at alamoana where you can just sit in 2 feet of water. It's so peaceful. Ive been to all the islands, but it is one of my most favorite beaches.

Im planning a vow renewal in Kauai! I love it there. Napali and Waimea Canyon.. annini beach.. My family is from Maui and later many moved to oahu.

capsaicin sounds ..umm.. invigorating. ;-) Hope you find some lasting relief.
Posted 4/9/2014 2:21 AM (GMT 0)
Aloha,

I had a similar problem with the itchiness in the you-know-where,and it was actually when I lived in Honolulu coincidentally! Not to get too personal, but my issue resulted from putting soap on the mucous membranes of my bum. Do not put soap there! It will cause you to be very itchy! Good luck!
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