One of the most common causes of butt itch is improper cleaning after a bowel movement, according toWebMD.

Simply put, leftoverresiduecan irritate the skin in and around the area and cause itching.

Did you recently switch laundry detergents?

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You may be allergic to one or more of the chemicals in the cleaner.

If your diet contains a lot of these foods, cutting back may help.

Try increasing your fiber intake and getting more exercise.

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Look, it’s important we talk about these things, even if it isn’t pretty!

If the itching is accompanied by other worrisome symptoms, a doctor’s visit is definitely in order.

In rare cases, itching can also be a symptom of cancer.

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Thoughgross, the worms can be easily treated through medication.

This, too, is treated with prescription drugs.