12. Skin folds (Mariscs)

Definition:

Around the anus one or several knotty, painless skin folds can form, which are called Mariscs. Many patients think falsely, that they are exterior hemorrhoids. They are often noticed during anal fissure and hemorrhoids illnesses. These skin folds are often thought responsible for complaints, which in reality completely different origin.

Skin folds - Mariscs

Causes:

In the course of the time the anal channel can be deep-stepped and the internal wall itself can be unnoticeably folded outward. This takes place in particular through the age-conditioned loss of the skin elasticity in the course of pregnancies and chronic constipation with strong exerts attempts.

Complaints:

Mariscs make usually would not create any complaints. But, they could affect cleaning anus and may result to creation of abscesses.  In those instances they may create itching, burning or also foreign body feeling.

Treatment:

Careful anal hygiene done with clear water is important. Inflammations can be treated with ointments and other medications. Also, these disturbing mariscs can be cleared away with a small interference under the local anesthesia.

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